Polymelus
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Polymelus (1902–1924) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who was the leading sire of racehorses in Great Britain and Ireland for five years (1914, 1915, 1916, 1920, 1921). Among his most famous descendants are Secretariat and Northern Dancer. However, it was through his son Phalaris that he will forever be remembered. His great grandsire was Bend Or.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Polymelus | |
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Sire | Cyllene |
Grandsire | Bona Vista |
Dam | Maid Marian |
Damsire | Hampton |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1902 (1902)[1] |
Died | 1924(1924-00-00) (aged 21–22) |
Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Robert Crewe-Milnes, 1st Marquess of Crewe |
Owner | Earl of Crewe David Faber Solomon Joel |
Trainer | 1) John Porter Mr. Baker Charles Peck |
Record | 31: 11–7–2 |
Earnings | £16,803 |
Major wins | |
Criterion Stakes (1904) Richmond Stakes (1904) Duke of York Stakes (1905) Duke of York Handicap (1906) Cambridgeshire Handicap (1906) Champion Stakes (1906) Princess of Wales's Stakes (1907) | |
Awards | |
Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1914, 1915, 1916, 1920, 1921) | |
Last updated on May 6, 2010 |
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