Subotica (horse)
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| Subotica | |
|---|---|
Stallion | |
| Foaled | 1988 |
| Country | France |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Paul de Moussac |
| Owner | Olivier Lecerf |
| Trainer | André Fabre |
| Record | 14: 6-4-1 |
| Earnings | €1,449,438 |
| Major wins | |
| Prix Isonomy (1990) Grand Prix de Paris (1991) Prix Niel (1991) Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1992) Prix Ganay (1992) | |
Subotica (foaled February 13, 1988 in Orne) is a French Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 1992.
Background
Subotica is a bay horse bred by Paul de Moussac at his Haras du Mezeray in Lower Normandy. Through his sire, Pampabird, owned by de Moussac, Subotica is a descendant of the great Nearco. He was out of de Moussac's mare Terre de Feu, a daughter of the 1967 United Kingdom Horse of the Year, Busted.
Purchased and raced by Olivier Lecerf, Subotica was trained by André Fabre and ridden in all his major races by Thierry Jarnet.
Racing career
In 1991, Subotica ran second in the
Sent to Gulfstream Park in Florida for the October 31, 1992 Breeders' Cup Turf, Subotica finished fifth to upset winner Fraise.
Stud record
Subotica retired to stud on November 24. His progeny have met with limited racing success.
References
- ^ "Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe result". Racing Post. 4 October 1992. Retrieved 2013-08-26.