Shirley Heights (horse)
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For the location in Antigua after which the horse is named, see Shirley Heights, Antigua and Barbuda.
Shirley Heights (1 March 1975 – 17 March 1997) was a British Thoroughbred race horse and winner of the Derby in 1978. The colt had previously won the Royal Lodge Stakes and the Dante Stakes, and he went on to win the Irish Derby before his racing career was ended by injury. He became a highly successful breeding stallion.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Shirley Heights | |
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Sire | Mill Reef |
Grandsire | Never Bend |
Dam | Hardiemma |
Damsire | Hardicanute |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1975 |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | 2nd Earl of Halifax and Lord Irwin |
Owner | 2nd Earl of Halifax |
Trainer | John Dunlop |
Record | 11: 6-3-1 |
Earnings | $378,586 |
Major wins | |
Royal Lodge Stakes (1977) Heathorn Stakes (1978) Dante Stakes (1978) Epsom Derby (1978) Irish Derby (1978) Timeform rating: 130 | |
Last updated on 23 August 2022 |
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