| Protectionist | |
|---|---|
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| Sire | Monsun |
| Grandsire | Königsstuhl |
| Dam | Patineuse |
| Damsire | Peintre Celebre |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 21 March 2010 |
| Died | 14 November 2023 (aged 13) |
| Country | Germany |
| Colour | Bay |
| Owner | Christoph Berglar Australian Bloodstock |
| Trainer | Andreas Wöhler |
| Record | 21-8-3-1 |
| Earnings | A$4,397,929 |
| Major wins | |
| Prix Kergorlay (2014) Hansa-Preis (2014, 2016) Melbourne Cup (2014) Grosser Preis von Berlin (2016) | |
| Awards | |
| Australian Champion Stayer (2015) | |
| Last updated on 14 August 2016 | |
Protectionist (21 March 2010 – 14 November 2023) was a Thoroughbred racehorse bred and trained in Germany. He was bred by Christoph Berglar, and owned by Berglar in conjunction with an Australian syndicate. Protectionist was the winner of the 2014 Melbourne Cup, ridden by Ryan Moore and trained by Andreas Wöhler, and became the first German-trained horse to win the race.