| Bois Roussel | |
|---|---|
 1938 Epsom Derby | |
| Sire | Vatout |
| Grandsire | Prince Chimay (GB) |
| Dam | Plucky Liege (GB) |
| Damsire | Spearmint |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1935 |
| Died | 1955 (aged 19–20) |
| Country | France |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | Leon Volterra |
| Owner | 1) Leon Volterra 2) Hon. Peter Beatty |
| Trainer | Fred Darling |
| Record | 3: 2-0-1 |
| Earnings | £9,228¾ plus 105,600 ff[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Prix Juigné (1938) Epsom Derby (1938) | |
| Awards | |
| Leading broodmare sire in Great Britain & Ireland (1959, 1960) | |
| Last updated on 31 October 2011 | |
Bois Roussel (1935–1955) was a French-bred Thoroughbred champion racehorse and a leading broodmare sire. He won the 1938 Epsom Derby on his second racecourse appearance.
- ^ Pickering, Martin (1981). Pedigrees of Leading Winners 1960–1980. London: J.A. Allen & Co. Ltd. p. 13. ISBN 0-85131-372-8.