Jungle Deuce's Grand Race Career Comes To A Close

JUNGLE Deuce has been permanently retired to stud.

His trainer, and studmaster, Jack Smith confirmed this today after the superstar son of Barcia Bale and Serena Fly High did not stand up to his latest preparation.

Jungle Deuce was injured back in February when running fifth in a heat of the Group 1 Australian Cup, came back for one start at Gunnedah in June when he fell and hurt a back muscle.

He had been spending his time at stud while endeavouring to make a comeback to racing.

“He was not pulling up 100 percent on the back muscle,” said Jack. “And, in the grade he will be racing you cannot afford to do that.”

"It's the fairytale win!"

Jungle Deuce finally scores his Group 1 victory in the Paws Of Thunder Final. pic.twitter.com/3Rg9Y3ae6W

— SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) January 22, 2022

Jungle Deuce retires after 44 starts which resulted in 25 sensational wins, nine placings and stakes of $655,000.

He is the winner of the G1 Paws Of Thunder, G1 Gold Bullion, G2 Flying Amy Classic, G2 Golden Sands, G3 New Sensation, Listed Dubbo Cup, Listed State of Origin Match Race and he holds the track record at Dubbo.

He has also been a finalist in the G1 Topgun, G1 Rookie Rebel and The Phoenix.

“It is a shame the dog did not end his career on his terms,” said Jack.

“But, what a wonderful race dog he was.

“We have been spoilt of late with Feral Franky, then Jungle Deuce and then Miss Ezmae.

“I get asked a lot to compare Feral Franky and Jungle Deuce and I have always been reluctant to do so.

THIS IS SIMPLY SENSATIONAL! #GetOnTheDeuce

JUNGLE DEUCE unbeaten at Albion Park and clenches his Group 1 in the Garrard's Gold Bullion?

WHAT A STAR ⭐️@BrisGreys pic.twitter.com/Ks3TdbfA0P

— RaceQ (@RaceQLD) February 3, 2022

“But, in a match race, I think Jungle Deuce would lead Franky and how would he get past him?

“Both of them went 29.50 around Albion Park, while Jungle Deuce went 29.30 at Wentworth Park. Franky did not run that sort of time, but given the right night he could have.”

Jack also reports Miss Ezmae is four weeks in pup to Collision.

“She can't have enough pups there are so many orders,” he said.

The champ is here! Jungle Deuce leaves the field in his wake to claim the Group 2 Golden Sands Final at @BrisGreys tonight! #QLDisRacing ? pic.twitter.com/EK3Lkuz7wm

— RaceQ (@RaceQLD) January 6, 2022

Jack has only a small team in training at the moment, always on the lookout for quality youngsters.

“It will be hard to replace a Jungle Deuce,” he said. “He was a great race dog.

“The fact he won $655,000 says just that.”

Owners, Clay Mawson and Barry Jaggers, cannot believe their luck getting a dog the quality of Jungle Deuce.

“He gave us so many highs,” said Clay.