| Goldikova | |
|---|---|
 Goldikova, by Dorset-based equine artist Charles Church | |
| Sire | Anabaa (US) |
| Grandsire | Danzig |
| Dam | Born Gold (US) |
| Damsire | Blushing Groom |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 15 March 2005 |
| Died | 5 January 2021 (aged 15) |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Wertheimer et Frère |
| Owner | Wertheimer et Frère |
| Trainer | Freddy Head |
| Record | 27: 17–6–3 |
| Earnings | €5,201,564 ($7,176,551) |
| Major wins | |
| Prix Chloé (2008) Prix Rothschild (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) Prix du Moulin (2008) Falmouth Stakes (2009) Prix Jacques Le Marois (2009) Prix d'Ispahan (2010, 2011) Queen Anne Stakes (2010) Prix de la Forêt (2010)
Breeders' Cup wins: | |
| Awards | |
| European Horse of the year (2010) European Champion Older Horse (2009, 2010) American Champion Female Turf Horse (2009, 2010) Timeform rating: 133 | |
| Honours | |
| United States Racing Hall of Fame inductee (2017) British Champions Series Hall of Fame (2024) | |
| Last updated on 26 September 2024 | |
Goldikova (15 March 2005 – 5 January 2021)[1] was an Irish-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse who was the 2010 European Horse of the Year. A filly, Goldikova won a total of 14 Group One races in her home country, Great Britain and the United States, with nine victories over male horses. She is the only European-trained horse to have won more than ten Group One races. Trained by Freddy Head, Goldikova is the only horse to have won three (2008,[2] 2009,[3] 2010[4]) Breeders' Cup Mile races. She was ridden by Olivier Peslier[5] in all of her races.
- ^ 'I was Valentino Rossi when I rode her' – Prolific Group 1 winner Goldikova dies
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- ^ "2010 Breeders' Cup Mile Results". www.horse-races.net. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- ^ "Team Goldikova". ESPN. Retrieved 18 November 2018.