Nashwan
Nashwan | |
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2,000 Guineas (1989) Epsom Derby (1989) Eclipse Stakes (1989) K. George VI & Q. Elizabeth Stakes (1989) | |
Awards | |
Timeform rating: 135 |
Nashwan (1 March 1986 – 19 July 2002) was an American-bred, British-trained
Background
Nashwan was a large, powerfully built
Nashwan was trained throughout his racing career by Major Dick Hern at West Ilsley in Berkshire, England, and was ridden in all of his races by Willie Carson. His name was reported to be an Arabic word meaning "joy".[3]
1988: two-year-old season
Nashwan made his debut in the Yattendon
1989: three-year-old season
In the spring of 1989, reports of impressive work at home saw Nashwan's odds for
A month later, Nashwan was moved up in distance for the
in 2012.Nashwan's next task was to prove himself against older opposition, starting with the Eclipse Stakes over one and a quarter miles at Sandown Park on 8 July. Despite having recently recovered from a foot infection and facing both the outstanding racemare Indian Skimmer and the champion miler Warning, he was sent off the 2/5 favourite.[10] Nashwan took the lead approaching the final furlong and won by five lengths from the outsider Opening Verse, who later won the Breeders' Cup Mile.[11] Two weeks later, Nashwan contested Britain's most prestigious all-aged race, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes over one and a half miles at Ascot. With the late withdrawal of Prix du Jockey Club winner Old Vic, Nashwan was expected to win easily and started as 2/9 favourite. This time he had to fight for his victory, with old rival Cacoethes challenging him throughout the final two furlongs. Nashwan was driven out by Carson to win by a neck, with the subsequent Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Carroll House a further eleven lengths back in fifth.[12] His narrow margin of victory lead some critics to question his status as a "super-horse".[13]
Nashwan's owner decided not to attempt the
Assessment
Nashwan was rated the third best British-trained three-year-old of 1989. The independent Timeform organisation gave him a rating of 135, behind Zilzal (137) and Old Vic (136).[16] The official International Classification also placed him third behind the same two colts.[17] He is the only horse to have won the 2000 Guineas, Epsom Derby, Eclipse and King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes in the same season. Dick Hern called Nashwan "the best horse I've ever trained".[3]
Stud record
Nashwan was retired from racing to become a breeding stallion at his owner's
He died while at
Cultural references
British
Pedigree
Sire Blushing Groom (USA) 1974 |
Red God (USA) 1954 |
Nasrullah | Nearco |
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Mumtaz Begum | |||
Spring Run | Menow | ||
Boola Brook | |||
Runaway Bride (GB) 1962 |
Wild Risk | Rialto | |
Wild Violet | |||
Aimée | Tudor Minstrel | ||
Emali | |||
Dam Height of Fashion (GB) 1979 |
Bustino (GB) 1971 |
Busted | Crepello |
Sans le Sou | |||
Ship Yard | Doutelle | ||
Paving Stone | |||
Highclere (GB) 1971 |
Queen's Hussar | March Past | |
Jojo | |||
Highlight | Borealis | ||
Hypericum (Family 2-f)[2] |
References
- ^ "Leading Sires of Great Britain and Ireland". Tbheritage.com. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ a b "Thoroughbred Bloodlines – Hyacinthus Mare – Family 2-f". Bloodlines.net. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ a b "Nashwan Caps Rare Sweep In English Derby". Chicago Tribune. 8 June 1989. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ^ "Yattendon Maiden Stakes". Racing Post. 13 August 1988. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "Red Oaks Autumn Stakes". Racing Post. 8 October 1988. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "General Accident 2000 Guineas result". Racing Post. 6 May 1989. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "U.S.-Bred Nashwan Easily Triumphs at English Derby". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. 7 June 1989. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ^ a b "Nashwan by five lengths". New Straits Times. 8 June 1989. p. 17. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "Ever Ready Derby result". Racing Post. 7 June 1989. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "Nashwan powers to Eclipse win". New Straits Times. 10 July 1989. p. 21. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ^ "Eclipse Stakes;". Racing Post. 8 July 1989. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes result". Racing Post. 22 July 1989. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ Glasgow Herald. p. 23. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "Prix Niel result". Racing Post. 17 September 1989. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "Derby hero is beaten in France". Glasgow Herald. 18 September 1989. p. 22. Retrieved 2013-05-15.
- ^ "Dosage". Chef-de-race.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-22. Retrieved 2012-06-07.
- ^ "Ratings: Top Rated Horses". Britishhorseracing.com. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
- ^ "Nashwan Stud Record". Racing Post. 2012-02-15. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "Nashwan dies at stud". BBC News. 2002-07-20. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
- ^ "Nashwan". Equineline. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2013-05-14.
External links
- Career 1-2-3 Colour Chart – Nashwan