Courses / 01.06.2022

At the head of St. Arnold’s Stud Farm in Orn, Larissa Knife died Tuesday evening at her workplace. She was 51 years old.

A personality who is unanimously admired in the racing world, this Luxembourg with a big heart will leave a huge void. Polyglot, over-enthusiasm, real ability for entrepreneurship, unfortunately she was not spared from personal hardships throughout her life. His ex-partner Sandrine Grevet told us on Wednesday: “Larissa was a courageous person with a big heart and a lot of energy. She was about business and party. Nothing scared her, she was a go-getter. In her early life, she had a career in audio visual and marketing, especially working in the production of corporate films. Her contract with the Bombardier took her to China. She spoke more than seven languages ​​and was known throughout Europe and traveled extensively. Her passion for horses was strong, so from 2008 she decided to make it her life. Thanks to her energy, she built a stud farm on more than 250 hectares. She had a lot of friends at competitions, and an international customer around her took over Stud Farm. ⁇

Multiple hats, passion for horses as a public category

Coming from the world of equestrian sports, Larissa Knife has found the perfect breeding ground for the full expression of her passion for horses. Over the years, they have integrated the activities of breeze up maker, trainer, pre-trainer stripper, earling seller, stallion and breeder. As a coach, she has won over thirty competitions and made her Philly debut in 2019 at Prix St-Aller (Gr1). In her career as a stallion, she has handled many greats. Currently, Haras de St Arnold is the host Elarkam (Frankel), Japhtha (Dark angel), MkFancy (Maqfi), Hawk (Scott Daddy), Summer evening (Shamardal) etc. Stormous river (Black ice).

In 2018, Jackfinbar (Whipper), winner of Prix de Lutes (Gr3), was the first product of his breeding to win a group in the flat. His mother, a maid Anna Simona (Slip anchor), he also provided Anna Magnolia (Makfi), Gagnant de Listed at Dixiem du Grand Prix of the Amarland Stud (Gr3). In 2020, Wonderful spirit (Charm Spirit), the 15th black variety bred in St. Arnold, was the first stud in the early stages of a classic (Prix du Jockey Club). Night (Literato) Switzerland replaces 2,000 guineas Masha (Le Havre) was second in the Prix de Psyché (Gr3) Junius Brutus (Cochrane Rebel) Second in the Sirenia Stack (Gr3). In obstacles, Sangita Simona Future champions Novice Hurdles (Gr1) won a Gr3 over hurdle in Ireland before finishing second (Saddex). Evan the Terrible (Turtle Bowl) won three groups, including Istabrock Hurdle (Gr2).

To all his family, to his team, to his loved ones, writing Gallup Day Expresses his heartfelt condolences.