Pharis (horse)

Pharis
SirePharos
GrandsirePhalaris
DamCarissima
DamsireClarissimus
SexStallion
Foaled1936
CountryFrance
ColourBlack
BreederHaras de Fresnay-le-Buffard
OwnerMarcel Boussac
TrainerAlbert Swann
Record3: 3-0-0
Earnings1,893,675 FF[1]
Major wins
Prix Noailles (1939)
Prix du Jockey Club (1939)
Grand Prix de Paris (1939)
Awards
Leading sire in France (1944)
Last updated on 24 August 2009

Pharis (1936–1957) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse who is "considered one of the greatest French-bred runners of the century," according to Thoroughbred Heritage. Named for the Spartan town of Pharis, he was owned and bred by leading French horseman, Marcel Boussac.

  1. ^ Ahnert, Rainer L. (editor in chief), Thoroughbred Breeding of the World, Pozdun Publishing, Germany, 1970