| Ethereal | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Rhythm (USA) |
| Grandsire | Mr. Prospector |
| Dam | Romanee Conti |
| Damsire | Sir Tristram |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 16 November 1997 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Peter J. Vela & Phillip M. Vela |
| Owner | Peter J. Vela & Phillip M. Vela |
| Trainer | Sheila Laxon |
| Record | 21: 8-1-3 |
| Earnings | A$4,762,135 |
| Major wins | |
| Doomben Roses (2001) Queensland Oaks (2001) Caulfield Cup (2001) Melbourne Cup (2001) The BMW Stakes (2002) | |
| Awards | |
| Waikato Horse of the Year Award (2002) Australian Champion Stayer (2002) | |
| Honours | |
| New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame | |
| Last updated on 8 September 2007 | |
Ethereal (foaled 16 November 1997)[1] is a New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse. The mare is best known for winning the 2001 Melbourne Cup.