| Sainfoin | |
|---|---|
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| Sire | Springfield |
| Grandsire | St. Albans |
| Dam | Sanda |
| Damsire | Wenlock |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1887 |
| Died | October 1911 (aged 23–24) |
| Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Hampton Court Stud |
| Owner | 1) Sir Robert Jardine 2) Sir James Miller 3) Lord Carnarvon |
| Trainer | John Porter |
| Record | 8: 5–0–1 |
| Major wins | |
| Astley Stakes (1889) Esher Stakes (1890) Dee Stakes (1890) December Stakes (1890) Epsom Derby (1890) | |
| Honours | |
| HMS Sainfoin named after racehorse | |
| Last updated on 5 May 2011 | |
Sainfoin (1887 – October 1911) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse that was the winner of the 1890 Epsom Derby and was the sire of Rock Sand, the tenth winner of the Triple Crown in 1903.