| Chamossaire | |
|---|---|
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Chamossaire%27s_Statue_-_geograph.org.uk_-_978570.jpg) Bronze statue of Chamossaire at the Snailwell Stud | |
| Sire | Precipitation |
| Grandsire | Hurry On |
| Dam | Snowberry |
| Damsire | Cameronian |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1942 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | National Stud |
| Owner | Stanhope Joel |
| Trainer | Richard Perryman |
| Record | 11:4-3-0 |
| Major wins | |
| Cavenham Stakes (1945) St Leger Stakes (1945) | |
| Awards | |
| Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1964) | |
Chamossaire (1942–1964) was an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1945 and siring the Derby winner Santa Claus. After winning twice as a two-year-old, Chamossaire contested all three legs of the Triple Crown in 1945. He finished fourth in both the 2000 Guineas and the Derby before winning the St Leger. He was retired to stud where he proved to be a successful sire of winners. Chamossaire died in 1964.