| Vinnie Roe | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Definite Article |
| Grandsire | Indian Ridge |
| Dam | Kayu |
| Damsire | Tap On Wood |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 6 April 1998 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Bay or Brown |
| Breeder | Virginia Moeran |
| Owner | Jim Sheridan |
| Trainer | Dermot Weld |
| Record | 29: 13-4-5 |
| Earnings | £1,263,316 |
| Major wins | |
| Eyrefield Stakes (2000) Challenge Stakes (2001) Ballycullen Stakes (2001) Irish St. Leger (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) Prix Royal-Oak (2001) Saval Beg Stakes (2002, 2005) Ballyroan Stakes (2002, 2003) | |
| Awards | |
| European Champion Stayer (2002) | |
Vinnie Roe is a retired Irish Thoroughbred racehorse and active sire. He won the Irish St. Leger for four years in succession (2001–2004) and was named European Champion Stayer in the Cartier Racing Awards for 2002. He also became known internationally for his three attempts to win the Melbourne Cup in which he finished fourth, second and eighth. He was officially rated the best stayer in the world on three occasions (2002, 2003, 2004). He was retired from racing in 2005 and is currently at stud in Templemore County Tipperary (Ireland)