Rheingold (horse)
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| Rheingold | |
|---|---|
 Racing silks of Henry K. Zeisel | |
| Sire | Faberge |
| Grandsire | Princely Gift |
| Dam | Athene III |
| Damsire | Supreme Court |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1969 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Dr. James Russell |
| Owner | Henry K. Zeisel. Racing silks: Royal blue, gold sash and sleeves. |
| Trainer | Barry Hills |
| Record | 17: 9-4-1 |
| Earnings | US$901,099 (equivalent) |
| Major wins | |
| Dante Stakes (1972) Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (1972 & 1973) Prix Ganay (1973) Hardwicke Stakes (1973) John Porter Stakes (1973) Grand Prix Prince Rose (1973) Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1973) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating: 137 | |
| Last updated on February 9, 2007 | |
Rheingold (1969–1990) was an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse best known as the winner of France's most prestigious race, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
A descendant of the extremely important sire Nearco through both his sire and his dam, Rheingold showed promise racing at age two when he finished second in the 1971 Champagne and Dewhurst Stakes. He was bred by Dr. James Russell at Bansha Castle, County Tipperary in Ireland.