Vimy (horse)
French-bred Thoroughbred racehorse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vimy (1952 – 11 August 1980) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the 1955 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Racing in France, Vimy won three of his five races including the Prix Noailles as well as finishing second in the Prix du Jockey Club. In July he became the first French horse to win the King George on his first and only race in Britain. He was retired from racing after his win at Ascot and stood as a stallion in Ireland before being exported to Japan in 1964.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Vimy | |
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Sire | Wild Risk |
Grandsire | Rialto |
Dam | Mimi |
Damsire | Black Devil |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1952 |
Country | France |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Pierre Wertheimer |
Owner | Pierre Wertheimer |
Trainer | Alec Head |
Record | 6: 4–1–0 |
Major wins | |
Prix Noailles (1955) King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1955) | |
Awards | |
Timeform rating 132 |
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