Tim Whiffler (British horse)
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| Tim Whiffler | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Van Galen |
| Grandsire | Van Tromp |
| Dam | Sybil |
| Damsire | The Ugly Buck |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1859 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Brown |
| Record | 24, 11-4-1 |
Tim Whiffler (1859 – 1883) was a British racehorse and sire. He was the best racehorse of his generation and was later exported to Australia.
Tim Whiffler was not an attractive horse according to reports in both England and Australia. He was purchased by William "Bully" Brown to enter stud where he was a successful sire.[1]
Racing career
At age three, Tim Whiffler won the Chester Cup, the Ascot Gold Vase, the Goodwood Cup, and the Doncaster Cup, as well as other rich races. He also had success during his four-year-old season.[1][2]
Stud career
Tim Whiffler (known as "English Tim Whiffler" in Australia) was a successful stallion, and made a significant contribution to Australian bloodstock, especially through his daughters.[1][3][2]
- Briseis (1873) - won the 1876 Melbourne Cup
- Sybil (1873) - won the 1877 Australian Cup
- Darriwell (1874) - won the 1879 Melbourne Cup
- Pollio (1876) - won the 1882 Australian Cup