Biscay (horse)
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| Biscay | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Star Kingdom (IRE) |
| Grandsire | Stardust |
| Dam | Magic Symbol |
| Damsire | Makarpura (GB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1965 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Record | 8: 6-0-0 |
| Earnings | A$19,500 |
| Major wins | |
| VATC Debutant Stakes (1967) Maribyrnong Plate (1967) VATC Merson Cooper Stakes (1968) | |
| Last updated on 10 August 2011 | |
Biscay was an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse. As a two-year-old 1965 he won the Maribyrnong Plate by eight lengths.
A son of Star Kingdom from Magic Symbol by Makarpura (GB) he was a brother to Star of Heaven and Tattenham (9 wins and $26,845).[1] Biscay was bred by Stanley Wootton at Barramul Stud in New South Wales.
Angus Armanasco, who was the leading trainer of two-year-olds in Melbourne for many years, declared Biscay was a star before the colt raced.
Racing career
Biscay was undefeated as a three-year-old.[1] An exceptionally speedy type, who usually jumped from the barrier clear of his rivals, Biscay had a short but successful racing career. From 8 starts he recorded 6 wins and was unplaced twice. His wins included the VRC Maribyrnong Plate, Merson Cooper Stakes and the VATC Debutant Stakes, all good quality races.