Minster Son | |
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Sire | Niniski |
Grandsire | Nijinsky |
Dam | Honey Bridge |
Damsire | Crepello |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1985 |
Died | 30 August 2006 (aged 20–21) |
Country | Ireland |
Colour | Chestnut |
Breeder | Willie Carson |
Owner | Lady Beaverbrook |
Trainer | Dick Hern Neil Graham |
Record | 8:5-1-0 |
Major wins | |
Newmarket Stakes (1988) Predominate Stakes (1988) Gordon Stakes (1988) St. Leger Stakes (1988) |
Minster Son (1985 – 30 August 2006) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career which lasted from late summer 1987 until September 1988, he ran eight times and won five races. He recorded his most important success when winning the Classic St. Leger Stakes as a three-year-old in 1988, ridden by his breeder, Willie Carson. In the same year in which he also won the Newmarket Stakes, the Predominate Stakes and the Gordon Stakes. He was retired to stud following his St Leger victory.