Barcaldine (horse)
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Barcaldine was an outstanding, undefeated British Thoroughbred
racehorse
and sire. He succeeded in carrying on the Matchem
sire-line which would have died out in Europe
without his sons and grandsons. In the US he passed on his sire-line through Man o' War
via the exported Australian.
winner, West Australian
from Darling’s Dam), his dam Ballyroe was by Belladrum from Bon Accord by Adventurer from Darling’s Dam.
, the National Produce Stakes which he won by four lengths, carrying 9 stone (126 pounds), the Beresford Stakes of one mile carrying and Paget Stakes of six furlongs, carrying or 59 kg).
, by two lengths in a field of nine.
Barcaldine was the great-grandsire of unbeaten, Hurry On
who sired the Derby winner Captain Cuttle from the first mare he covered at stud
, and was the Leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland
in 1926.
Exported Barcaldine daughters have influenced Thoroughbred breeding in Australia
, the US and South America
.
Barcaldine stood at the same stud for nine years until his death from a liver abscess.
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
racehorse
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
and sire. He succeeded in carrying on the Matchem
Matchem
Matchem was a Thoroughbred racehorse who had a great influence on the breed, and was the earliest of three 18th century stallions that produced the Thoroughbred sire-lines of today, in addition to Eclipse and Herod...
sire-line which would have died out in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
without his sons and grandsons. In the US he passed on his sire-line through Man o' War
Man O' War
Man O' War, man o' war or manowar may refer to:* Man-of-war, a warship* Man of war for uses with this spelling - Places :...
via the exported Australian.
Pedigree
Barcaldine was incestuously bred (2x3), being by Solon (by the Triple CrownTriple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing
The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing consists of three races for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses. Winning all three of these Thoroughbred horse races is considered the greatest accomplishment of a Thoroughbred racehorse...
winner, West Australian
West Australian (horse)
West Australian was a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who won the first Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing and the Ascot Gold Cup....
from Darling’s Dam), his dam Ballyroe was by Belladrum from Bon Accord by Adventurer from Darling’s Dam.
Two-year-old season
Barcaldine had four starts for four wins, as a two-year-old: in September the Railway Stakes at the Curragh RacecourseCurragh Racecourse
The Curragh Racecourse, usually abbreviated to The Curragh, is Ireland's most important Thoroughbred race track. It is situated on the Curragh plain near Newbridge, County Kildare, Ireland.- History :...
, the National Produce Stakes which he won by four lengths, carrying 9 stone (126 pounds), the Beresford Stakes of one mile carrying and Paget Stakes of six furlongs, carrying or 59 kg).
Three-year-old season
Only being half-fit Barcaldine won Baldoyle Derby by a length in May. In June, he raced for three straight days in winning three Queen's Plates at the Curragh.Four-year-old season
Stewards investigating Barcaldine's true ownership resulted in him being unraced that season. At the end of 1882 he was indeed sold to his new trainer, Robert Peck.Five-year-old season
Barcaldine next won the 1½ mile Westminster Cup, the 1½ mile Epsom Stakes, carrying or 59 kg), the three mile Orange Cup at Ascot, and finally the Northumberland PlateNorthumberland Plate
The Northumberland Plate is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Newcastle over a distance of 2 miles and 19 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late June or early July.-History:The event was established in...
, by two lengths in a field of nine.
Stud record
Barcaldine was then sold to Lady Stamford for £8,000 and retired to stand at Park Paddocks, Newmarket for a fee of 50 guineas. He produced the winners of 305 races in England, including:- Barmecide (Goodwood CupGoodwood CupThe Goodwood Cup is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Goodwood over a distance of 2 miles , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late July or early August.-History:...
), - Marco, was considered the best of his generation at age three and continued the Godolphin ArabianGodolphin ArabianThe Godolphin Arabian , also known as the Godolphin Barb, was an Arabian horse who was one of three stallions that were the founders of the modern Thoroughbred horse racing bloodstock...
sire line. - Mimi (Epsom OaksEpsom OaksThe Oaks Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at Epsom Downs over a distance of 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 10 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early June....
, One Thousand GuineasOne Thousand GuineasThe 1,000 Guineas Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late April or early May.It is the second of Britain's five Classic...
), - Morion (Ascot Gold CupAscot Gold CupThe Gold Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 2 miles and 4 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
), - Sir Visto (St Leger Stakes, Epsom DerbyEpsom DerbyThe Derby Stakes, popularly known as The Derby, internationally as the Epsom Derby, and under its present sponsor as the Investec Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
) - Winkfield (Ascot Gold Cup)
Barcaldine was the great-grandsire of unbeaten, Hurry On
Hurry On
Hurry On was an outstanding, undefeated British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire that revived the Matchem sire line. For a trainer who conditioned as many top winners as the Englishman Fred Darling, the observation that Hurry On was the best horse he ever trained is high praise indeed.-Breeding:He...
who sired the Derby winner Captain Cuttle from the first mare he covered at stud
Stud (animal)
A stud animal is a registered animal retained for breeding. The terms for the male of a given animal species usually imply that the animal is entire—that is, not castrated—and therefore capable of siring offspring...
, and was the Leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland
Leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland
The list below shows the leading sire of racehorses in Great Britain and Ireland for each year since 1751. This is determined by the amount of prize money won by the sire's progeny during the season.----- References :* -See also:...
in 1926.
Exported Barcaldine daughters have influenced Thoroughbred breeding in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, the US and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
.
Barcaldine stood at the same stud for nine years until his death from a liver abscess.