Doncaster (horse)
Doncaster (1870 – January 1892) was an English Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He was the winner of the 1873 Epsom Derby and the sire of the great stallion Bend Or. Through Bend Or he is the direct male-line ancestor of most modern thoroughbreds.
| Doncaster | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Stockwell |
| Grandsire | The Baron |
| Dam | Marigold (1860) |
| Damsire | Teddington |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1870 |
| Died | January 1892 (aged 21–22) |
| Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Sir Tatton Sykes |
| Owner | James Merry Robert Peck Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster |
| Trainer | Robert Peck |
| Record | 10: 4 wins |
| Earnings | £4,825 (for the Derby) |
| Major wins | |
| Epsom Derby (1873) Goodwood Cup (1874) Ascot Gold Cup (1875) Alexandra Plate (1875) | |
| Last updated on 21 February 2011 | |
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