Selim | |
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Sire | Buzzard |
Grandsire | Woodpecker |
Dam | Alexander mare |
Damsire | Alexander |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1802 |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Chestnut |
Breeder | General Sparrow |
Owner | Prince of Wales D. Radcliffe Arthur Shakespear |
Record | 8: 5-3-0 |
Major wins | |
First class October Oatlands Stakes (1806) Craven Stakes (1807) Third class October Oatlands Stakes (1807) Match against Lydia (1808) | |
Awards | |
Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1814) |
Selim (1802–1825) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. He was owned by the Prince of Wales, D. Radcliffe and later Arthur Shakespear. After retiring from racing he became a successful stallion and was British Champion sire in 1814. His progeny included Azor, Medora, Sultan and Turquoise.