Golden Fleece (horse)

Golden Fleece
Golden Fleece and Pat Eddery at Leopardstown, May 1982
SireNijinsky
GrandsireNorthern Dancer
DamExotic Treat
DamsireVaguely Noble
SexStallion
Foaled1 April 1979
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederMr & Mrs Paul Hexter
OwnerRobert Sangster
TrainerVincent O'Brien
Record4: 4-0-0
Earnings$283,967
Major wins
Nijinsky Stakes (1982)
Ballymoss Stakes (1982)
Epsom Derby (1982)
Awards
Top-rated European racehorse (1982)
Timeform rating: 133
Last updated on 16 November 2022

Golden Fleece (1 April 1979– 18 March 1984) was an American-bred, Irish-trained champion Thoroughbred race horse. In a career which consisted of only four races, he was undefeated, with his most notable success coming on his final racecourse appearance in the 1982 Epsom Derby. In that race he recorded the fastest winning time since before WWII. Sent to stud, the horse contracted stomach cancer and died in March 1984 after only one year's stud duty.