Spirit Of Boom Dies At 18 After Nine-Win Career

Spirit of boom died at 18, ending the story of a former star sprinter whose record stretched from a maiden Gold Coast win to top-level success. The stallion won nine races, placed 20 times from 52 starts and earned over $2.4 million before becoming a sire at Eureka Stud.

Tony Gollan and Spirit Of Boom

Tony Gollan said he was deeply saddened by the passing of a stable legend. He said: “Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of stable legend Spirit Of Boom” and added: “Words cannot describe the impact that he has had on our stable. RIP.”

Gollan also called him “A truly remarkable racehorse, his wins included the Gr 1 William Reid and Doomben 10,000 in a career that spanned success from a 2YO to 6YO.” Those wins sat alongside a maiden victory on the Gold Coast by seven lengths, a sign early on that the horse had more than ordinary speed.

Eureka Stud and the progeny

After retiring from racing, Spirit Of Boom stood at Eureka Stud and became a successful sire. Jonker, Outback Barbie and Prince Of Boom were among his most notable progeny.

The numbers explain why his death lands with weight in racing circles. He finished with nine wins, 20 placings and 52 starts, and his record across 2YO to 6YO seasons gave him a profile that carried beyond the track into stud duties.

For anyone who followed his career, the immediate takeaway is simple: Spirit Of Boom is gone at 18, but the line he left through his winners and his stud career remains part of the sport’s recent memory. The racehorse who won the William Reid Stakes and Doomben 10,000 now leaves Eureka Stud with proven sons and daughters as the lasting measure of his impact.