| Tirol | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Thatching |
| Grandsire | Thatch |
| Dam | Alpine Niece |
| Damsire | Great Nephew |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 16 March 1987 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | Mrs R D Peacock & Swettenham Stud |
| Owner | John Horgan |
| Trainer | Richard Hannon Sr. |
| Record | 9:5-1-2 |
| Earnings | £323,811 |
| Major wins | |
| Horris Hill Stakes (1989) Craven Stakes (1989) 2000 Guineas (1990) Irish 2,000 Guineas (1990) | |
Tirol (16 March 1987 – August 2007) was an Irish-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a racing career that lasted from July 1989 to September 1990 he ran nine times in Britain, Ireland and France. Beginning in September 1989, he won five consecutive races, culminating the following spring with successes in the Classic 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (in record time) and the Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh. After two defeats later in 1990 Tirol was retired to stud, where he had some success as a sire of winners. He died in India in 2007.