| The Baron | |
|---|---|
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| Sire | Birdcatcher |
| Grandsire | Sir Hercules |
| Dam | Echidna |
| Damsire | Economist |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1842 |
| Died | 1860 (aged 17–18) |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Dark Chestnut |
| Breeder | George Watts of Dublin |
| Owner | 1) George Watts 2) John Scott 3) Edward Rawson Clark 4) John Theobald 5) Perrot de Thaunberg |
| Trainer | John Scott |
| Major wins | |
| Madrid Stakes (1845) Kirwan Stakes (1845) Waterford Stakes (1845) St. Leger Stakes (1845) Cesarewitch Handicap (1845) | |
| Last updated on 29 September 2011 | |
The Baron (1842–1860) was a Thoroughbred racehorse from Ireland, who also raced in England. Sired by Birdcatcher out of Echidna (by the English stallion Economist), he was also an influential sire in England, France and Australia.