Stud Career
Santa Claus was retired in 1965 to stand at stud in Ireland after being sold at the end of his racing career for £400,000. He had some success as a stallion but had little opportunity to distinguish himself as he died of thrombosis in 1970. His best offspring included the Irish Classic winners Reindeer (Irish St. Leger) and Santa Tina (Irish Oaks).
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