Eye Of The Tiger Dies At Old Friends

Eye of the Tiger at Old Friends | Laura Battles Photo

MGSW Eye of the Tiger (American Chance) was found dead in his paddock early March 18 at Old Friends in Georgetown, Ky. Necropsy results of the 23-year-old are pending.

Following his racing career, Eye of the Tiger stood at John Gunther's Glennwood Farm in Versailles, Ky. until he was pensioned and retired to Old Friends in 2016.

“Eye of the Tiger was the Garbo of Old Friends,” said Michael Blowen at Old Friends. “Give me what I need and get lost. Handsome, self-reliant, and, now, missed.”

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