Grosvenor (horse)
| Grosvenor | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Sir Tristram |
| Grandsire | Sir Ivor |
| Dam | My Tricia (NZ) |
| Damsire | Hermes (GB) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 22 September 1979 |
| Country | NZ |
| Colour | Bay |
| Trainer | Geoff Murphy (Victoria) |
Grosvenor (foaled 1979) was a New Zealand Thoroughbred racehorse, notable for being the winner of a number of Group One races before going on to forge a successful career as a stud stallion.[1]
He was bred by Pat Kelly with Justine Hogan of Cambridge Stud.[2]
Racing career
Grosvenor's notable wins and placings included[3]:
- 1st G1 1982 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) beating Cossack Prince and Veloso
- 1st G1 1982 Sires' Produce Stakes (VRC) (1400m) beating Cossack Prince and Sir Trout
- 1st G1 1982 Victoria Derby (2500m) beating Cossack Prince and Veloso
- 1st G3 1982 Pago Pago Stakes (1200m) beating Fairy God and High Reserve
- 2nd G1 1982 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) behind Veloso, with Cossack Prince 3rd.
Grosvenor was rated third below Rancher and Marscay on the Australian Two-Year-Old Free Handicap. He was retired from racing during his 3 year old season due to a persistent fetlock injury.
Stud career
Grosvenor initially stood at Fieldhouse Stud at Matamata, New Zealand before moving to Fayette Park with its proprietor David Benjamin and Masey Benjamin.[4][5][6]
He was immediately successful at stud and was the leading first season sire at the 1986 NZ National Yearling Sales and New Zealand First Season Sire in 1986-87.
Grosvenor was put down on 26 June 2001 after he developed severe osteomalitis.[7]
The Grosvenor Award for Champion New Zealand-based sires by total progeny earnings within New Zealand was named in his honour.[8]
Notable progeny
c = colt, f = filly/mare, g = gelding
| Foaled | Name | Sex | Dam | Damsire | Major wins / placings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Alacrity[9] | f | Daybreak Express (Aus) | Duke Ellington (Ire) | 1st 1996 New Zealand Oaks, NZ Filly of the Year |
| 1986 | Domino[10] | f | Tupelo Honey | Vice Regal (NZ) | 1st 1990 New Zealand Oaks, 1st 1990 AJC Oaks |
| 1993 | Ebony Grosve[11] | c | Dusky Rosa (Aus) | Indian Conquest (Ire) | 1st 1997 Australian Derby, 1st Mackinnon Stakes[12][13] |
| 1993 | Emerald[14] | f | Jennifer Rush (NZ) | Prince Echo (Ire) | 1st 1996 New Zealand 1000 Guineas, 1998 Manawatu Cup & 1999 Awapuni Gold Cup. Also 2nd in 1999 Wellington Cup |
| 1991 | Look Who's Talking[15] | g | Glenreign | Sovereign Edition | 1st 1994 New Zealand Derby |
| 1984 | Omnicorp[16] | c | Bourbon Lassie | Mellay (GB) | 1st 1987 Victoria Derby |
| 1988 | Richfield Lady (Richfield Lass)[17] | f | Sea Princess | Beaufort Sea (USA) | 1st 1991 VRC Oaks, 1st 1991 The Thousand Guineas |
| 1998 | The Mighty Lions[18] | f | Maybe Yes (Aus) | Last Tycoon (Ire) | 1st 2004 Avondale Cup |
| 1984 | Westminster[19] | c | Apple Blossom | Bismark II (GB) | 1st 1989 Manikato Stakes, 1st 1989 Feehan Stakes, 1st 1990 Otaki-Maori Weight for Age |
Dam-sire
Grosvenor is the dam-sire of:
- 3 New Zealand Cup winners in Pentathon (2006), My Scotsgrey (2009) and Mungo Jerry (2014).
- West Coast, winner of the Great Northern Steeplechase (2023 and 2024) and the Grand National Steeplechase (New Zealand) (2022, 2023 and 2024).[20][21][22]
See also
References
- ^ "Grosvenor (NZ) 1979 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Grosvenor put down > Australia and International Horse Racing news updated daily". www.thoroughbrednews.com.au.
- ^ Miller's Guide 2009/2010 Edition, editor: Dennis Huxley., publisher: Miller's Guide P/L, Victoria, Australia
- ^ "Obituary - David Benjamin". Obituary - David Benjamin | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
- ^ https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/274558/benjamin-founder-of-fayette-park-stud-dies-at-79
- ^ "Racing: Benjamins call it quits". NZ Herald.
- ^ "Racing: Leading sire true to end". NZ Herald.
- ^ "Grosvenor, Dewar and Centaine award winners | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association". www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz.
- ^ "Alacrity (NZ) 1992 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Domino (NZ) 1986 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Ebony Grosve (NZ) 1993 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ https://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/News/Story/17987
- ^ "Ebony Grosve racehorse Australian Derby winner 1997". www.racerate.com.
- ^ "Emerald (NZ) 1993 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Look Who's Talking (NZ) 1991 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Omnicorp (NZ) 1984 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Richfield Lass (NZ) 1988 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "The Mighty Lions (NZ) 1998 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Westminster (NZ) 1984 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "West Coast (NZ) 2015 / Breeding / LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "West Coast leaving legacy for underrated sire". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Stuff". www.stuff.co.nz.