Memoir (horse)

Memoir
Memoir in the Welbeck Stud, c. 1897.
Sire	St Simon
Grandsire	Galopin
Dam	Quiver
Damsire	Toxophilite
Sex	Mare
Foaled	1887[1]
Country	United Kingdom
Colour	Brown
Breeder	National Stud
Owner	William Cavendish-Bentinck, 6th Duke of Portland
Trainer	George Dawson
Record	21: 8-3-0
Earnings	£17,010
Major wins
Prendergast Stakes (1889) Newmarket Stakes (1890) Oaks Stakes (1890) Nassau Stakes (1890) St Leger (1890) Newmarket Oaks (1890) July Cup (1891)

Memoir (1887 – 1908) was a dual classic-winning British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. As a two-year-old in 1889 she showed considerable promise as she won the last three of her six races. In the following spring she appeared an unfortunate loser when stable arrangements prevented her from beating Semolina in the 1000 Guineas but she went on to win the Newmarket Stakes, Oaks Stakes, Nassau Stakes, St Leger and Newmarket Oaks. She added a win in the July Cup before being retired at the end of 1891. Although she produced no major winners, she had an enduring influence through her daughter, Miss Gunning.