Grosvenor (horse)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Grosvenor | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Sir Tristram |
| Grandsire | Sir Ivor |
| Dam | My Tricia (NZ) |
| Damsire | Hermes (GB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 22 September 1979 |
| Country | NZ |
| Colour | Bay |
| Trainer | Geoff Murphy (Victoria) |
Grosvenor (foaled 1979) was a New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse, notable for being the winner of a number of Group One races before going on to forge a successful career as a stud stallion.[1]
He was bred by Pat Kelly with Justine Hogan of Cambridge Stud.[2]
Grosvenor's notable wins and placings included[3]:
- 1st G1 1982 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) beating Cossack Prince and Veloso
- 1st G1 1982 Sires' Produce Stakes (VRC) (1400m) beating Cossack Prince and Sir Trout
- 1st G1 1982 Victoria Derby (2500m) beating Cossack Prince and Veloso
- 1st G3 1982 Pago Pago Stakes (1200m) beating Fairy God and High Reserve
- 2nd G1 1982 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) behind Veloso, with Cossack Prince 3rd.
Grosvenor was rated third below Rancher and Marscay on the Australian Two-Year-Old Free Handicap. He was retired from racing during his 3 year old season due to a persistent fetlock injury.