Detroit City (horse)
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the thoroughbred racehorse. For other uses, see Detroit City (disambiguation).
Detroit City (5 April 2002 – 24 November 2007) was a thoroughbred racehorse, most famous as a two mile hurdler. He won five Class 1 races including the 2006 Triumph Hurdle, he also had success on the flat in the Cesarewitch Handicap. The grey died in November 2007, aged five, following a fall at Ascot. He was trained by Jeremy Noseda until his hurdling career began when Philip Hobbs took over. Six of his seven wins over hurdles came with Richard Johnson as jockey.
Quick Facts Sire, Dam ...
Detroit City | |
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Sire | Kingmambo |
Dam | Seattle Victory |
Damsire | Seattle Song |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 5 April 2002 |
Country | United States |
Colour | Grey |
Breeder | Edward J Kelly |
Owner | Terry Warner |
Trainer | Philip Hobbs |
Record | 20: 12-1-0 |
Earnings | £420,035 |
Major wins | |
Triumph Hurdle (2006) Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle (2006) Cesarewitch (2006) Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (2006) Boylesports.com International Hurdle (2006) Agfa Hurdle |
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