Vedette | |
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Sire | Voltigeur |
Grandsire | Voltaire |
Dam | Mrs. Ridgway |
Damsire | Birdcatcher |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1854 |
Died | 1881 (aged 26–27) |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Brown |
Breeder | Mr. Chilton Anthony Harrison |
Owner | 2nd Earl of Zetland |
Trainer | George Abdale |
Record | 9: 7-1-1 |
Major wins | |
2000 Guineas Stakes (1857) Great Yorkshire Stakes (1857) Doncaster Cup (1857, 1858) Great Ebor Handicap (1858) |
Vedette (1854–1881) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2000 Guineas Stakes and two Doncaster Cups. He also sired Epsom Derby winner and Champion sire, Galopin. He was owned by Thomas Dundas, 2nd Earl of Zetland and trained by George Abdale.