Million Dollar Chase champion Jay Is Jay announces retirement
The greyhound racing star Jay Is Jay has officially retired.
This announcement follows a career where the talented offspring of Sennachie triumphed in 22 races, secured 10 placings, and earned a total of $1,555,855 million in winnings.
Trainer Mick Zammit expressed his sentiments regarding Jay Is Jay’s performances, noting a deviation from the dog’s stellar form.
With his most recent outing not quite living up to the Zammit’s standards, they have passed Jay Is Jay onto the Casino Vet Clinic to transition him towards a stud career.
The retirement of Jay Is Jay signifies the end of an era in greyhound racing.
The greyhound made his debut in 2023 with a maiden win clocking in at 29.78 seconds at Albion Park, marking the second fastest maiden victory at the venue.
With accomplishments that included setting a track record of 29.35 seconds at Albion Park and clinching victory in the esteemed Million Dollar Chase, Jay Is Jay solidified his status as a dominant force in the sport.
Jay Is Jay Winning The 2023 Million Dollar Chase
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Zammit reflected on Jay’s legacy by emphasising his impact on both their team and the wider greyhound racing community.
Not merely a one-hit wonder, Jay Is Jay—named as a tribute to Jeff Jones—hails from a litter of eight siblings who collectively boast a record of 106 victories and earnings totalling $2.32 million.
Jay Is Jay achieved his success in the 2023 Million Dollar Chase, at Wentworth Park triumphing over Cumbria Kid and Postman Pat in a final.
Prior to that, he had won his semi-final with a time of 29.45.
The Zammit’s have received inquiries about breeding with Jay Is Jay and intend to handle his stud duties themselves.
With Jay Is Jay retiring, there’s a gap left in the sport.