| Nureyev | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Northern Dancer |
| Grandsire | Nearctic |
| Dam | Special |
| Damsire | Forli |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1977 |
| Died | October 29, 2001 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Claiborne Farm |
| Owner | Stavros Niarchos |
| Trainer | François Boutin |
| Record | 3: 2-0-0 |
| Earnings | $42,018 |
| Major wins | |
| Prix Thomas Bryon (1979) Prix Djebel (1980) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating 131 (1980) Leading sire in France (1987) Leading broodmare sire in Britain & Ireland (1997) | |
| Last updated on May 30, 2011 | |
Nureyev (1977–2001) was an American-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and champion sire. As a racehorse, he was best known as the disqualified "winner" of the 2000 Guineas in 1980.