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Al Kazeem retired

Al Kazeem pictured on his way to victory over Camelot at the Curragh in 2013Al Kazeem pictured on his way to victory over Camelot at the Curragh in 2013
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Al Kazeem has been retired "in the best interest of the horse", confirmed trainer Roger Charlton.

The popular seven-year-old has been struggling with an injury, with time now called on the decorated career of the four-times Group One scorer.

John Deer, Al Kazeem's owner, has taken the decision to retire his superstar, due to a suspensory branch injury," the Beckhampton handler told www.rogercharlton.com.

"I also believe that this is in the best interest of the horse.

"Al Kazeem has been a pleasure to train from start to finish and he has had a remarkable career.

"He injured himself during his second win of the Group Tattersalls Gold Cup this year after returning from stud.

"He had a month off after that race but is now cantering and is sound.

"He is so honest and never gives up, so much so, that John and I are worried that he may injure himself further in our attempt to bring him back for the Group One Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot.

"He has never let anyone down and has merely enhanced his incredible reputation every step of the journey.

"There is no doubt that he was a top-class racehorse."