Charlottesville | |
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Sire | Prince Chevalier |
Grandsire | Prince Rose |
Dam | Noorani |
Damsire | Nearco |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1957 |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Aga Khan III Prince Aly Khan |
Owner | Prince Aly Khan Aga Khan IV |
Trainer | Alec Head |
Record | 9 starts 6 wins |
Major wins | |
Prix Lupin (1960) Prix du Jockey Club (1960) Grand Prix de Paris (1960) Prix du Prince d'Orange (1960) | |
Awards | |
Timeform rating: 135 Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1966) |
Charlottesville (1957 – 1 February 1972) was a British-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. In 1960 he won the Prix Lupin, Prix du Jockey Club and Grand Prix de Paris. After retiring from racing he became Champion sire in Great Britain in 1966, the year his son Charlottown won The Derby. Charlottesville was owned by Aga Khan IV and trained by Alec Head.