Saratoga Springs (horse)
Saratoga Springs | |
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Sire | Racing Post Trophy (1997) (1998)Dante Stakes |
Saratoga Springs (21 January 1995 – after 2004) was a Canadian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and
Background
Saratoga Springs was a chestnut horse with a narrow white
In July 1996, the yearling colt was offered for sale at Keeneland and was bought for $825,000 by the bloodstock agent Dermot "Demi" O'Byrne[4] acting on behalf of John Magnier's Coolmore Stud organisation. Saratoga Springs was sent to Europe and entered training with Aidan O'Brien at Ballydoyle. Like many Coolmore horses, the details of the colt's ownership changed from race to race. He was usually described as being owned by Michael Tabor whilst on other occasions he ran for the partnership of Tabor and Susan Magnier.
Racing career
1997: two-year-old season
On his racecourse debut, Saratoga Springs started the
Saratoga Springs made his second visit to Britain when he was one of five colts to contest the
1998: three-year-old season
Saratoga Springs made his three-year-old debut in the
1999: four-year-old season
In the autumn of 1998 Saratoga Springs was acquired for an undisclosed by
Stud record
At the end of his racing career Saratoga Springs was retired to become a breeding stallion. He was based at the Haras Du Mezeray in France and was also shuttled to stand in Australia[15] but had little success in either location. His last foals were born in 2005.
Pedigree
Sire El Gran Senor (USA) 1981 |
Northern Dancer (CAN) 1961 |
Nearctic | Nearco |
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Lady Angela | |||
Natalma | Native Dancer | ||
Almahmoud | |||
Sex Appeal (USA) 1970 |
Buckpasser | Tom Fool | |
Busanda | |||
Best In Show | Traffic Judge | ||
Stolen Hour | |||
Dam Population (IRE) 1986 |
General Assembly (USA) 1976 |
Secretariat | Bold Ruler |
Somethingroyal | |||
Exclusive Dancer | Native Dancer | ||
Exclusive | |||
Prudent Girl (GB) 1968 |
Primera | My Babu | |
Pirette | |||
Bride Elect | Big Game | ||
Netherton Maid (Family:21-a)[3] |
References
- ^ a b "Saratoga Springs pedigree". Equineline. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2013-05-05.
- ^ "El Gran Senor – Stud Record". Racing Post.
- ^ a b "Wagtail – Family 21-a". Thoroughbred Bloodlines. Retrieved 2013-06-09.
- ^ "Keeneland sale July 1996". Racing Post. Archived from the original on 2016-02-23.
- ^ "Duiske EBF Maiden result". Racing Post. 12 July 1997.
- ^ John Martin (13 May 1998). "Dr Fong has the cure for Dante riddle". Irish Independent.
- ^ "Acomb Stakes result". Racing Post. 19 August 1997.
- ^ "Bereford Stakes result". Racing Post. 18 October 1997.
- ^ "Racing Post Trophy result". Racing Post. 25 October 1997.
- ^ "Saratoga pretty as a picture". Sunday Mirror. 26 October 1997.
- ^ "Dante Stakes result". Racing Post. 13 May 1998.
- ^ Richard Griffiths (27 September 1998). "Godolphin buys Saratoga Springs". Racing Post.
- ^ "Dubai Turf Classic result". Racing Post. 28 March 1999.
- ^ "Saratoga Springs – Statistics". Equibase.
- ^ Blood-Horse Staff (13 July 2000). "Saratoga Springs to Stud in France". The Blood-Horse.