Hyperion (horse)
Hyperion (18 April 1930 – 9 December 1960) was a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse, a dual classic winner, an outstanding sire, and considered to be one of the most important Thoroughbreds of the 20th century.
| Hyperion | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Gainsborough |
| Grandsire | Bayardo |
| Dam | Selene |
| Damsire | Chaucer |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 18 April 1930 |
| Died | 9 December 1960 (aged 30) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby |
| Owner | Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby |
| Trainer | George Lambton |
| Record | 13: 9–1–2 |
| Earnings | £29,509 |
| Major wins | |
| New Stakes (1932) Dewhurst Stakes (1932) Prince of Wales's Stakes (1933) Chester Vase (1933) Epsom Derby (1933) St Leger Stakes (1933) | |
| Awards | |
| Leading Sire in GB & Ireland (1940, 1941, 1942, 1945, 1946, 1954) Leading Broodmare Sire in Britain & Ireland (1948, 1957, 1967, 1968) | |
| Last updated on 1 September 2022 | |
Owned by Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, Hyperion won GBP £29,509 during his racing career—a considerable sum at the time. His victories included the Epsom Derby and the St. Leger Stakes. He was the most successful British-bred sire of the 20th century and the champion sire in the UK six times between 1940 and 1954.
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