| Friar's Balsam | |
|---|---|
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| Sire | Hermit |
| Grandsire | Newminster |
| Dam | Flower of Dorset |
| Damsire | Breadalbane |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1885 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Henry Sturt, 1st Baron Alington |
| Owner | Lord Alington Sir Frederick Johnstone |
| Trainer | John Porter |
| Major wins | |
| New Stakes (1887) July Stakes (1887) Richmond Stakes (1887) Middle Park Plate (1887) Dewhurst Plate (1887) Champion Stakes (1888) | |
| Last updated on 7 August 2012 | |
Friar's Balsam (1885–1899) was an English Thoroughbred racehorse. He was the outstanding British two-year-old of 1887, when he was unbeaten in seven races. He was a sick horse when a beaten favourite in the following year's 2000 Guineas, but returned in the autumn to beat Minting in the Champion Stakes. Friar's Balsam was retired to stud where he had some success as a sire of winners. He was trained at Kingsclere by John Porter for Lord Alington and Sir Frederick Johnstone.