| Sweetbriar | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Sweetbriar.jpg) Print of Sweetbriar from an original painting by George Stubbs | |
| Sire | Syphon |
| Grandsire | Squirt |
| Dam | Shakespeare mare |
| Damsire | Shakespeare |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1769 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Thomas Meredith |
| Owner | 1st Baron Grosvenor |
| Record | 8: 8-0-0 |
| Major wins | |
| Sweepstakes of 50 gs at Newmarket (1773) Match against Chalkstone (1773, 1774) Match against Firetail (1774) Newmarket Cup (1775) | |
Sweetbriar (foaled 1769) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. He won all eight of the races he contested, including a match race against Craven Stakes winner Firetail. He later became a successful stallion, with his progeny including Epsom Derby winner Assassin.