Sir Ivor | |
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Sire | Sir Gaylord |
Grandsire | Turn-To |
Dam | Attica |
Damsire | Mr. Trouble |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1965 |
Country | United States |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Mill Ridge Farm |
Owner | Raymond R. Guest |
Trainer | Vincent O'Brien |
Record | 13: 8–3–1 |
Earnings | $561,323[1] |
Major wins | |
Grand Criterium (1967) National Stakes (1967) 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (1968) 2,000 Guineas (1968) Epsom Derby (1968) Champion Stakes (1968) Washington, D.C. International (1968) | |
Awards | |
United Kingdom Horse of the Year (1968) Leading broodmare sire in Britain & Ireland (1983) Timeform rating: 135 | |
Last updated on 23 July 2024 |
Sir Ivor (5 May 1965 – 10 November 1995) was an American-bred, Irish-trained champion Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career which lasted from July 1967 to October 1968 he ran thirteen times and won eight races. He won major races in four countries: the National Stakes in Ireland, the Grand Criterium in France, the 2000 Guineas, Epsom Derby and Champion Stakes in England and the Washington D.C. International in the United States.[2]