| Royal Academy | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Nijinsky |
| Grandsire | Northern Dancer |
| Dam | Crimson Saint |
| Damsire | Crimson Satan |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1987 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Tim Gentry |
| Owner | Classic Thoroughbred Plc |
| Trainer | Vincent O'Brien |
| Record | 7: 4-2-0 |
| Earnings | $ 724,167 |
| Major wins | |
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July Cup (1990) Breeders' Cup Mile (1990) |
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| Horse (Equus ferus caballus) | |
| Last updated on 7 December 2006 | |
Royal Academy (born 1987) is an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse bred in the United States best known as the winner of the 1990 Breeders' Cup Mile in which famed British jockey Lester Piggott came out of retirement to ride the colt to victory.
In 1991 Royal Academy was retired to stud at Coolmore Stud's American arm, Ashford Stud in Versailles, Kentucky. Among others, he sired 2001 Breeders' Cup Mile winner Val Royal, Bullish Luck who in 2006 was voted Hong Kong Horse of the Year and has career earnings of $6,435,501 and of Bel Esprit who is the sire of Black Caviar who in 2011 is rated the best sprinter in the world.