Tyrnavos | |
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Sire | Blakeney |
Grandsire | Hethersett |
Dam | Stilvi |
Damsire | Derring-Do |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 17 February 1977[1] |
Country | United Kingdom |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | George Cambanis |
Owner | George Cambanis |
Trainer | Bruce Hobbs |
Record | 9: 3-1-1 |
Major wins | |
Craven Stakes (1980) Irish Derby (1980) | |
Awards | |
Timeform rating 124 (1979), 129 (1980) |
Tyrnavos (17 February 1977 – 30 August 2003) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire, best known for his win in the 1980 Irish Derby. As a two-year-old he showed promise by winning one of his three races and finishing second in the Dewhurst Stakes. In the following year he won the Craven Stakes, but was well-beaten in the 2000 Guineas, Dante Stakes and Epsom Derby, before recording a 25/1 upset victory the Irish Derby at the Curragh Racecourse. He was retired to stud at the end of the year and had limited success as a sire of winners.