Perdita (horse)
| Perdita II | |
|---|---|
Albert Edward, as Prince of Wales | |
| Trainer | John Porter |
| Record | 7 wins[verification needed] |
| Major wins | |
| Chesterfield Nursery Stakes Ayr Gold Cup Liverpool Cup Great Cheshire Handicap | |
| Honours | |
| Cluster Mare | |
| Last updated on 18 December 2010 | |
Perdita II (1881-1899) was a British Thoroughbred race mare who was an outstanding broodmare.
Racing record
She commenced her racing career as a
Prince of Wales in 1888 for £900.[1]
Stud record
Perdita II was more influential as a broodmare, producing the full brothers
US and sired some winners), and Diamond Jubilee.[1] Her sons earned over 75,000 guineas. In all, she produced 12 foals. Owing to the success of her descendants she was listed as a Cluster Mare, which is a Thoroughbred brood mare that has produced two or more winners of five or more of the eight most important and valuable races, within six generations.[2]
Perdita II died in 1899.