Royal Academy (horse)
| Royal Academy | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1987 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Tim Gentry |
| Owner | Classic Thoroughbred Plc |
| Trainer | Vincent O'Brien |
| Record | 7: 4–2–0 |
| Earnings | $ 724,167 |
| Major wins | |
| July Cup (1990) Tetrarch Stakes (1990) Breeders' Cup wins: Breeders' Cup Mile (1990) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating: 130 | |
| Last updated on 12 July 2022 | |
Royal Academy (21 February 1987 – 22 February 2012) was an American-bred, Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. Bought by trainer Vincent O'Brien at the 1988 Keeneland Sales for $3.5 million, the colt was best known as the winner of the 1990 Breeders' Cup Mile in which famed British jockey Lester Piggott came out of retirement to ride him.[1] Royal Academy also won the 1990 July Cup at Newmarket. He was a son of the great racehorse and sire Nijinsky, whom he resembled in conformation and temperament.
Royal Academy was retired to
1000 Guineas in 1997. Royal Academy was also damsire of the Australian champion sire, Fastnet Rock
.
Royal Academy was retired from stud duty in 2010 and died of natural causes on 22 February 2012 at the Coolmore Stud in Australia.[2]
References
- ^ McKenna, P. G. (January 2015). "Vincent O'Brien Biography" – via researchgate.net.
- ^ Breeders' Cup Mile winner passes away Irish Examiner, 22 February 2012