Sir Taurus

Sir Taurus
BreedStandardbred
SireSpeedy Crown (1968) (1:57.1) ($545,495)
GrandsireSpeedy Scot (1960) (1:56.4) ($650,909)
DamVanessa Hill (1972) (2:00.4f) ($112,584)
DamsireHickory Pride (1956) (1:59.2) ($166,666)
SexStallion
Foaled (1984-03-20) March 20, 1984 (age 40)
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederLindy Farm (Somersville, Connecticut)
OwnerDan Gernatt Farms, Antonacci Family
TrainerJimmy Takter
Earnings$484,810 (1986-1987)
Major wins
11
Awards
World Champion; World record holder on half-mile track (1:57.2h)
Honours
Best mile rate: 1:56.3
Last updated on 2014-07-04

Sir Taurus is a Standardbred harness racehorse, foaled on March 20, 1984, at Lindy Farms in Somersville, Connecticut in the United States.[1] Sir Taurus' sire was Speedy Crown, and his dam was Vanessa Hill.[2] Speedy Crown's sire was Speedy Scot, and his dam was Missile Toe; Vanessa Hill's sire was Hickory Pride, and her dam was Viola Hill.[3][4][5]

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  2. ^ "Sir Taurus H, Standardbred, 1984". All Breed Pedigree/Select Web Ventures, LLC (Encinitas, California). 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
  3. ^ "Sir Taurus". Sukuposti (Finland). 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Breeding - sale pedigree report: Royal Becca J". Standardbred Canada (Mississaugua, Ontario, Canada). 13 April 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2014.