Stud Record
In 1899, Sir Walter's owner planned to race him again but he fell ill and in September the decision was made to retire him. He was sent to stand at stud at Hal Price Headley's Beaumont Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. According to Thoroughbred Heritage, he was moderately successful as a stallion.
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