Shirocco
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| Shirocco | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Monsun |
| Grandsire | Konigsstuhl |
| Dam | So Sedulous |
| Damsire | The Minstrel |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 2001 |
| Country | Germany |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Baron Georg von Ullmann |
| Owner | Baron Georg von Ullmann |
| Trainer |
Andreas Schütz André Fabre |
| Record | 13: 7-1-3 |
| Earnings | $2,477,588 |
| Major wins | |
|
Deutsches Derby (2004) Gran Premio del Jockey Club (2004) Breeders' Cup Turf (2005) Coronation Cup (2006) Prix Foy (2006) Jockey Club Stakes (2006) | |
| Awards | |
| German Horse of the Year (2005) | |
| Last updated on 20 February 2007 | |
Shirocco (foaled 10 April 2001) is a German Thoroughbred racehorse.
Background
Shirocco was sired by Monsun, a German racehorse and leading sire.[1]
Racing career
Shirocco is best known for winning the Breeders' Cup Turf in 2005. He also won the 2004 Deutsches Derby.[1] Overall, he won 6 major group races in 5 countries.
Awards
ın 2005 Shirocco was named German Horse of the Year.
Stud record
In October 2006 he was purchased by Darley Stud and retired to Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket, England.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Morris, Tony (8 July 2004). "Shirocco another success story for Classic blend". The Racing Post. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
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