Deacon Blues (horse)
British Thoroughbred racehorse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with the Steely Dan song of the same name, or Scottish rock band Deacon Blue.
Deacon Blues (foaled 19 February 2007) is a Thoroughbred racehorse owned by Jan and Peter Hopper and Michelle Morris. Trained by James Fanshawe in Newmarket, he enjoyed a successful career, particularly as a four-year-old when he won five of his six starts which were all in either handicap or group company. Among the most notable achievements in his career include winning the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Group 2 British Champions Sprint Stakes[2] by 1 ½ lengths, also at Ascot.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Deacon Blues | |
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Sire | Compton Place |
Grandsire | Indian Ridge |
Dam | Persario |
Damsire | Bishop Of Cashel |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 19 February 2007 |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Mr & Mrs K W Grundy Jan & Peter Hopper |
Owner | Jan & Peter Hopper Michelle Morris |
Trainer | James Fanshawe |
Record | 16: 7-4-2 |
Earnings | £326,171[1] |
Major wins | |
Wokingham Stakes (2011) Hackwood Stakes (2011) Phoenix Sprint Stakes (2011) World Trophy (2011) British Champions Sprint Stakes (2011) |
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