Santa Claus | |
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Sire | Chamossaire |
Grandsire | Precipitation |
Dam | Aunt Clara |
Damsire | Arctic Prince |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1961 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Dr F Smorfitt |
Owner | John Ismay |
Trainer | Mick Rogers |
Record | 7: 4-2-0[1] |
Earnings | £153,646 |
Major wins | |
National Stakes (1963) Irish 2,000 Guineas (1964) Epsom Derby (1964) Irish Derby (1964) | |
Last updated on January 24, 2007 |
Santa Claus (1961–1970) was a British-bred, Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He is most notable for his achievements as a three-year-old in 1964 when he won the Irish 2,000 Guineas, The Derby, and the Irish Derby. His performances earned him the title of British Horse of the Year.