Giant's Causeway (horse)
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| Giant's Causeway | ||
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| Sire: | Storm Cat | |
| Dam: | Mariahs Storm | |
| Damsire: | Rahy | |
| Sex: | Stallion | |
| Foaled: | 1997 | |
| Country: | USA (Kentucky) | |
| Colour: | Chestnut | |
| Breeder: | Orpendale & Michael Tabor | |
| Owner: | Sue Magnier & Michael Tabor | |
| Trainer: | Aidan O'Brien | |
| Record: | 13: 9-4 | |
| Earnings: | $3,078,989 | |
| Major Racing Wins & Honours & Awards | ||
| Major Racing Wins | ||
| Irish Futurity Stakes (1999) Prix de la Salamandre (1999) St. James's Palace Stakes (2000) Juddmonte International Stakes (2000) Irish Champion Stakes (2000) Eclipse Stakes (2000) |
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| Racing Awards | ||
| European Horse of the Year (2000) | ||
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Infobox last updated on: October 3, 2006. |
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Giant's Causeway (b. 1997) is a Kentucky bred Thoroughbred racehorse who raced primarily in Europe. In 2000, he won five straight Group One races then, starting from far back in post position 13, finished second after a thrilling stretch duel to Tiznow in the Breeders' Cup Classic. His performance that year earned him European Horse of the Year honors.
In 2001, Giant's Causeway entered stud at Coolmore Stud in Ireland, then the following year was sent to stand at Coolmore's Australia branch. His success led to the stallion going to Coolmore's U.S. unit, Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky. In 2006, he stood for a fee of $300,000; his 2007 fee is private, but likely higher.
Giant's Causeway is the sire of First Samurai, Footstepsinthesand, Oonagh Maccool, My Typhoon, Aragorn, and Noble Causeway among others.
