Königsstuhl (horse)
| Königsstuhl | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Dschingis Khan |
| Grandsire | Tamerlane |
| Dam | Kaiserkronung |
| Damsire | Tiepoletto |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 17 May 1976 |
| Country | Germany |
| Breeder | Gestüt Zoppenbroich |
| Owner | Gestüt Zoppenbroich |
| Major wins | |
|
Frühjahrs Dreijährigen-Preis (1979) Henckel-Rennen (1979) Deutsches Derby (1979) Aral Pokal (1979) Deutsches St. Leger (1979) G. P. der Gelsenkirchener Wirtschaft (1980) Grosser Preis von Düsseldorf (1981) Hansa-Preis (1981) Gran Premio del Jockey Club (1981) | |
| Awards | |
|
German Horse of the Year (1979) Champion sire (1988 and 1994) | |
Königsstuhl (17 May 1976 – 1996) was a German racehorse. In addition to racing success, he was named German horse of 1979 and champion sire in 1988 and 1994.
Background
Königsstuhl was sired by Dschingis Khan, who was the son of Tamerlane.[1] His dam was Kaiserkronung.[2] He was foaled on 17 May 1976 in Zoppenbroich.[3] He was owned and bred by Gestüt Zoppenbroich.[4]
Königsstuhl died in 1996.[4]
Racing career
Königsstuhl won eleven races in Germany and Italy, including the German Triple Crown and the Gran Premio del Jockey Club.[2] He also won another G1 German race, Aral-Pokal.[4] He was mostly ridden by Peter Alafi.[5]
Awards
Königsstuhl was the German Horse of the Year in 1979.[4]
Stud record
Königsstuhl was one of the Germany's most successful sires.[6] He was named as Champion sire in 1988 and in 1994.[4]
One of his notable offspring is Monsun, a leading racehorse and sire.[7] Another son, Lavirco, was the 1996 Deutsches Derby winner.[8]
Pedigree
| Sire Dschingis Khan (GER) 1961 |
Tamerlane (GB) 1952 | Persian Gulf | Bahram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Life | |||
| Eastern Princess | Nearco | ||
| Cheveley Lady | |||
| Donna Diana (GER) 1956 | Neckar | Ticino | |
| Nixe | |||
| Donatella | Allgau | ||
| Blaue Donau | |||
| Dam Konigskronung (GER) 1965 |
Tiepoletto (FR) 1956 | Tornado | Tourbillon |
| Roseola | |||
| Scarlet Skies | Blue Skies | ||
| Scarlet Quill | |||
| Kronung (GER) 1957 | Olymp | Arjaman | |
| Olympiade | |||
| Kaiserkrone | Nebelwerfer | ||
| Kaiserwurde |
References
- ↑ "Blandford". TB Heritage. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ken McLean (2006). Designing Speed in the Racehorse. The Russell Meerdink Company Ltd. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-929346-80-9. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ↑ "Königsstuhl wäre nun 35 Jahre alt ....". Hamburger Renn Club. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Königsstuhl". Pedigree Online. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ↑ 'Gifford's+popularity+testified+not+only+to+his+achievements+but+also...-a0313662146 "'Gifford's popularity testified not only to his achievements but also to his passionate nature". The Racing Post. 2 January 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ↑ "2nd Reserve Champion 2012: Whizzkid". Trakehners International. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ↑ Sparkman, John P. (1 May 2013). "Germany in the midst of breeding renaissance". Daily Racing Form. Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ↑ "Monsun’s back-up boys". Thoroughbred Internet. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.