| Silver Fame | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Werwolf |
| Grandsire | Hurry On |
| Dam | Silver Fairy |
| Damsire | He Goes |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1939[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Owner | Vivian Smith, 1st Baron Bicester |
| Trainer | George Beeby |
| Record | 23 wins |
| Major wins | |
| Seven Springs Handicap Chase (1948) Golden Miller Chase Stanley Chase (1950) National Hunt Handicap Chase (1950) Cheltenham Gold Cup (1951) | |
Silver Fame (foaled 1939) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1951 Cheltenham Gold Cup. After beginning his racing career in Ireland he moved to England and became one of the leading steeplechasers of his time. He won races at the Cheltenham Festival in 1948 and 1950 and ran twice in the Grand National, falling when favourite for the race in 1948. Despite running extremely well at Cheltenham he did not contest the Gold Cup until 1951 when he won the race in record time. He was also the oldest winner of the race up to that time, and remains one of only two horses to win the race at the age of twelve. He spent his retirement as a hunter.