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Golden Slipper winner retired to Japan.
Last year's Golden Slipper winner Fireburn has a date with an as-yet-unnamed Japanese stallion after it was announced on Thursday that the daughter of Rebel Dane had been retired.
Laurel Oak Stud, which raced the filly with Gary Portelli, revealed the news via X on Thursday afternoon.
"It is bittersweet to announce that our Golden Slipper-winning Champion 2yo Fireburn has run her last race and will head to the breeding barn in Japan where she will join an elite band of broodmares," Laurel Oak tweeted.
"She will forever hold a special place in Laurel Oak hearts."
Fireburn retires after 20 starts, six of which produced victories with another two minor placings.
She produced one of the great Golden Slipper wins when overcoming severe interference in the middle stages before recording a decisive win.
Fireburn followed that up with victory in the Group 1 ATC Sires' (1400m) before a second placing to her arch rival as a two-year-old, She's Extreme, in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes (1600m).
Fireburn's only win as a three-year-old came in the Group 2 The Roses (2000m) at Doomben in May, while she earlier finished third in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m).
Her final start was the Group 3 Craven Plate (1800m) at Randwick on Octpber 28, in which she finished second-last.
