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Diomed
British Thoroughbred racehorse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Diomede (disambiguation) and Diomedes (disambiguation).
Diomed (1777–1808) was an English Thoroughbred race horse who won the inaugural running of the Epsom Derby in 1780. Sold and imported to Virginia, he was subsequently a successful sire in the United States after the American Revolutionary War.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Diomed | |
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![]() Diomed "the Marvel" | |
Sire | Florizel |
Grandsire | Herod |
Dam | Mare (1763) by Spectator |
Damsire | Spectator |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1777 (1777) |
Died | 1808(1808-00-00) (aged 30–31) |
Country | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Colour | Chestnut |
Breeder | Honorable Richard Vernon of Newmarket |
Owner | Sir Charles Bunbury, 6th Baronet |
Record | 20: 11-5-3 |
Major wins | |
Epsom Derby (1780) | |
Honours | |
Diomed Stakes at Epsom Downs Racecourse | |
Last updated on August 24, 2007 |
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