Precipitation (horse)
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| Precipitation | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sire | Hurry On |
| Grandsire | Marcovil |
| Dam | Double Life |
| Damsire | Bachelor's Double |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1933 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Lady Zia Wernher |
| Owner | Lady Zia Wernher |
| Record | 10: 7-0-0[1] |
| Earnings | $18,419[1] |
| Major wins | |
| 1936 King Edward VII Stakes 1937 Ascot Gold Cup | |
| Last updated on 3 March 2010 | |
Precipitation (1933 – 6 March 1957) was an influential British-bred Thoroughbred stallion who is found in the pedigrees of many racehorses and sport horses today. He is responsible for helping maintain the Matchem sireline through his son, Sheshoon.
He was by Hurry On and out of Double Life, a foundation mare of the famous British stud, Someries Stud. Hurry On, the sire of Precipitation, was unbeaten in his six starts and sired three winners of The Derby during the 1920s. Double Life was a good racemare that won six races worth £5,647 and then proved to be an exceptional broodmare. Her foals included Casanova (a winner and a good sire), Persian Gulf (Coronation Cup and outstanding sire) and Doubleton who was the grandam of Meld.[2]
Racing record
Precipitation did not race until he was three owing to a heel problem.[3] He did well on the track, winning seven races including the 1937 Ascot Gold Cup (20f), King Edward VII Stakes (12f), Gratwicke Stakes and Queen's Prize (16f)[4] for a total of £18,419.[5]