Bay Ronald
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Bay Ronald, Foaled 3 May 1893, at Leybourne Grange Stud in Kent
, England
) was a thoroughbred
racehorse that had a huge impact on the breeding of sport horses, mainly through his son Dark Ronald
and grandson Teddy
, and also carried on his lines in theThoroughbred racing world, through his son Bayardo
. He appears in the pedigrees of many dressage
, show jumping
, and eventing
horses today.
, Reve d'Or, and Ladas
(who won the Epsom Derby
). His dam Black Duchess only won one small race, but she did produce Black Cherry who was the dam of Cherry Lass (1,000 Guineas and Epsom Oaks
), Blanche (the dam of Blandford) and Jean's Folly (dam of Night Hawk, winner of the St Leger). Bay Ronald's dam-sire, Galliard, won the 2,000 Guineas.
(1½ miles) held at Newmarket Racecourse
.
At four, he had one win out of six starts, at the 1½ mile Hardwicke Stakes
. He also placed second at the Champion Stakes
, and third in the Eclipse Stakes
. As a five-year-old he improved slightly, winning two out of seven starts: the City and Suburban Handicap (1¼ miles) and the Epsom Gold Cup
, carrying 132 pounds. Urged by thus success, his owner decided to enter him in the 2½ mile Ascot Gold Cup
. However, the distance was too great, and he did not finish well. Despite this, Bay Ronald came out the next day to place second in the Hardwicke Stakes. The 1889 season was to be his last on the track.
Bay Ronald had a moderate racing career. In his 26 starts he won five times and placed three times. He was retired to stud having won £6,443.
Five of his first crop of foals went on to win as two-year-olds. His second crop included the Rous Memorial Stakes winner, Wild Oats, and six other winners. One of these winners was MacDonald II, a colt out of a French mare, who went on to be quite successful.
Bay Ronald's third crop, who began racing in 1905, were less impressive. However, it was at this time that his son, MacDonald II, began to show his talent. He left behind his fourth crop, including then-yearling Dark Ronald
, and fifth crop, which produced his son, Bayardo
, when he left for Cheri Halbronn's stud. Bay Ronald was placed second and third on the sires list before being sold for £5,000 to France.
In France, Bay Ronald produced some good horses, including Combourg, Greffulhe, Fidia and also Rondeau, the dam of the influential Teddy
.
Bay Ronald tended to pass on his stoutness. He was the most influential of the Hampton sons, and his offspring continued the Hampton sire line.
breeding industry through his son Dark Ronald and grandson Teddy. Overall, the number of top sport horses who feature him in their lineage is spectacular. He is especially prominent in sport horses of thoroughbred
breeding, such as many of the top eventers
.
Teddy is seen in the pedigrees of Matcho AA, and eventers Dr. Peaches
, and The Gray Goose
.
Dark Ronald is seen in the pedigrees of World Cup I, and his brothers, the Hanoverian Werther (in which Dark Ronald appears twice), the great Pik As
, Valentino xx, Waidmannsdank xx, Lord, Son-in-Law
(great grand-sire to Cottage Son), and Ladykiller xx (who has had a fantastic influence on the Holstein breed). Cor de la Bryere
and Landgraf I were also linebred to him. Dark Ronald is also featured in the pedigrees of Furioso
, Beau Pere (progeny include international jumpers White Lightning and Encore (winner of the Grand Prix at Fontainebleau and a USET team member), eventer Landlady, two-time American invitational winner Sundancer, Canadian equestrian team member Easy Doc, and British equestrian team member Turn on the Sun), Der Loewe (in the pedigree of such horses as Salinero, Arko, and Brentina
), and dressage stallion Bolero
(sire of Brentano II
, grand-sire of Poetin
and Brentina). Top eventers with Dark Ronald include Shear Leau and Bally Cor (both through Son-in-Law).
Through his son Bayardo
, Bay Ronald also had an influence on sport horse breeding. Bayardo produced English Triple Crown winner Gainsborough
, who sired the small colt Hyperion
. Hyperion is found in the pedigrees of many sport horses, including the show jumpers Carling King
, Jet Run, Pan American silver medalist A Little Bit, Encore (who also went back to Bay Ronald through Dark Ronald), Canadian equestrian team horse Stoic, Anne Kursinski
's jumper Eros, and USET jumper Aberali. Hyperion's dressage offspring include Pion, and the influential sire Lauries Crusador (who produced 2000 World Young Dressage Horse Champion Laurentianer, and Londonderry, winner of the jumping class for 4-year-olds at the 1999 at the Bundeschampionate). He is also in the pedigree of eventers Charisma
, Winsome Adante, Eagle Lion
, Biko
, and Sandrift, and the great sire of eventers Ben Faerie
(sire of Priceless
and Walk on Star, dam-sire of Primmore's Pride).
Both Bayardo and Teddy are seen in the pedigrees of many horses, many times through the stallion Djebel
. These horses include Bolero (sire of Brentano II, Brentina, and many others) and My Babu
(grandsire of eventer JJ Babu
and many others). Bayardo and Teddy are also seen in the pedigree of Might Tango
. Both Dark Ronald and Teddy are seen in the pedigree of Donnerwetter (the sire of the enormously influential Donnerhall
) as well as the influential stallion Rantzau
.
All three are seen in the pedigree of the great eventer Prince Panache (through Son-in-Law and My Babu), and the pedigree of Tamarillo
has Bay Ronald featured almost 30 times, mostly through Bayardo and Teddy, but also through Dark Ronald and Macdonald.
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) was a thoroughbred
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 that had a huge impact on the breeding of sport horses, mainly through his son Dark Ronald
Dark Ronald
Dark Ronald was an English bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire who had a global influence on the breeding of Thoroughbreds and sport horses, with many show jumpers tracing back to him.-Breeding:...
and grandson Teddy
Teddy (horse)
Teddy was a French racehorse and an influential sire, especially for lines in Italy, France, and the United States. He is considered one of the most influential sires in the 20th century.-Racing career:...
, and also carried on his lines in theThoroughbred racing world, through his son Bayardo
Bayardo (horse)
Bayardo was a British bred Thoroughbred racehorse with an impressive record, both on the racecourse and at stud, where he was a leading sire.-Pedigree:...
. He appears in the pedigrees of many dressage
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
, show jumping
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...
, and eventing
Eventing
Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...
horses today.
Breeding
The sire of Bay Ronald, Hampton, also sired four classic winners: Ayrshire, Merry HamptonMerry Hampton
Merry Hampton was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career that lasted from 1887 to 1888 he ran four times and won once in a career which was restricted by injuries and training difficulties. His sole victory came on his racecourse debut when he won the 1887 Epsom Derby as an 11/1...
, Reve d'Or, and Ladas
Ladas (horse)
Ladas was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career that lasted from 1893 to 1894 he ran eleven times and won seven races. He was the outstanding British two-year-old of 1893 when he was unbeaten in four starts. In the following year he won the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Derby...
(who won the Epsom Derby
Epsom Derby
The 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...
). His dam Black Duchess only won one small race, but she did produce Black Cherry who was the dam of Cherry Lass (1,000 Guineas and Epsom Oaks
Epsom Oaks
The 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....
), Blanche (the dam of Blandford) and Jean's Folly (dam of Night Hawk, winner of the St Leger). Bay Ronald's dam-sire, Galliard, won the 2,000 Guineas.
Racing career
As a two-year-old, Bay Ronald started five times, finishing third in one race. As a three-year-old, he started eight times, winning two races: the Limekiln Stakes (one mile) and the Lowther StakesLowther Stakes
The Lowther Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to two-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at York over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in August.-History:...
(1½ miles) held at Newmarket Racecourse
Newmarket Racecourse
The town of Newmarket, in Suffolk, England, is the headquarters of British horseracing, home to the largest cluster of training yards in the country and many key horse racing organisations. Newmarket Racecourse has two courses - the Rowley Mile Course and the July Course. Both are wide, galloping...
.
At four, he had one win out of six starts, at the 1½ mile Hardwicke Stakes
Hardwicke Stakes
The Hardwicke Stakes is a Group 2 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June.-History:...
. He also placed second at the Champion Stakes
Champion Stakes
The Champion Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in October...
, and third in the Eclipse Stakes
Eclipse Stakes
The Eclipse Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 7 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early July.-History:The event is named after Eclipse, a...
. As a five-year-old he improved slightly, winning two out of seven starts: the City and Suburban Handicap (1¼ miles) and the Epsom Gold Cup
Epsom Gold Cup
The Epsom Gold Cup was an English Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Epsom, Surrey.Raced in late May, it was open to horses age three and older...
, carrying 132 pounds. Urged by thus success, his owner decided to enter him in the 2½ mile Ascot Gold Cup
Ascot Gold Cup
The 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....
. However, the distance was too great, and he did not finish well. Despite this, Bay Ronald came out the next day to place second in the Hardwicke Stakes. The 1889 season was to be his last on the track.
Bay Ronald had a moderate racing career. In his 26 starts he won five times and placed three times. He was retired to stud having won £6,443.
Stud record
Bay Ronald first stood at Preston Farm in 1899. Due to his rather unimpressive record, his stud fee for the first season was 25 guineas, and free to mares who had already produced winners. During his time at stud in England, he bred few mares—less than 20 each year—and they were generally of poor quality. Later, his stud fee would reach 100 guineas.Five of his first crop of foals went on to win as two-year-olds. His second crop included the Rous Memorial Stakes winner, Wild Oats, and six other winners. One of these winners was MacDonald II, a colt out of a French mare, who went on to be quite successful.
Bay Ronald's third crop, who began racing in 1905, were less impressive. However, it was at this time that his son, MacDonald II, began to show his talent. He left behind his fourth crop, including then-yearling Dark Ronald
Dark Ronald
Dark Ronald was an English bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire who had a global influence on the breeding of Thoroughbreds and sport horses, with many show jumpers tracing back to him.-Breeding:...
, and fifth crop, which produced his son, Bayardo
Bayardo (horse)
Bayardo was a British bred Thoroughbred racehorse with an impressive record, both on the racecourse and at stud, where he was a leading sire.-Pedigree:...
, when he left for Cheri Halbronn's stud. Bay Ronald was placed second and third on the sires list before being sold for £5,000 to France.
In France, Bay Ronald produced some good horses, including Combourg, Greffulhe, Fidia and also Rondeau, the dam of the influential Teddy
Teddy
Teddy is a common informal variation of the given names Edward and Theodore and, more rarely, their female equivalents, Edwina and Theodora...
.
Bay Ronald tended to pass on his stoutness. He was the most influential of the Hampton sons, and his offspring continued the Hampton sire line.
Progeny
- BayardoBayardo (horse)Bayardo was a British bred Thoroughbred racehorse with an impressive record, both on the racecourse and at stud, where he was a leading sire.-Pedigree:...
: 22 wins out of 25 starts, including the St. Leger StakesSt. Leger StakesThe St. Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.Established in 1776, the St. Leger...
, Champion StakesChampion StakesThe Champion Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in October...
, Limekiln Stakes and 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....
. Sired the filly Bayuda (winner of the 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....
), and sires two English triple crown winners: Gay CrusaderGay CrusaderGay Crusader was a Thoroughbred racehorse who won the English Triple Crown in 1917.Owner/breeder Alfred W Cox mated his horse Bayardo with the mare Gay Laura to produce the ill-tempered colt Gay Crusader...
and GainsboroughGainsborough (horse)Gainsborough was a British bred Thoroughbred racehorse who won the English Triple Crown in 1918 and became a superior sire.-Breeding:...
. - Combourg: won the Prix Royal-Oak and the Prix du CadranPrix du CadranThe Prix du Cadran is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 4,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October....
- Dark RonaldDark RonaldDark Ronald was an English bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire who had a global influence on the breeding of Thoroughbreds and sport horses, with many show jumpers tracing back to him.-Breeding:...
: a very influential son of Bay Ronald, sire of Son-In-LawSon-in-LawSon-in-Law was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and an influential sire, especially for sport horses.The National Horseracing Museum says that Son-in-Law is "probably the best and most distinguished stayer this country has ever known." Described as "one of the principal influences for stamina in...
, who is found in the pedigrees of many top sport horses in the world today. - Fidia: won the Gran Premio di MilanoGran Premio di MilanoThe Gran Premio di Milano is a Group 1 flat horse race in Italy open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Milan over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
(Italy) - Greffulhe: won the Prix NoaillesPrix NoaillesThe Prix Noailles is a Group 2 flat horse race in France which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in April.-History:...
- Macdonald II: winner of the Prix de Sablonville, the Prix du Conseil MunicipalPrix du Conseil de ParisThe Prix du Conseil de Paris is a Group 2 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in October....
, the Prix Royal-OakPrix Royal-OakThe Prix Royal-Oak is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 3,100 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late October.-History:The event was established in 1861, and it was initially...
, the Fürstenberg-Rennen (Germany), and two-time winner of the Prix BoiardPrix ExburyThe Prix Exbury is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 2,000 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in March.-History:...
. Finished second in the Prix du Jockey ClubPrix du Jockey ClubThe Prix du Jockey Club, sometimes referred to as the French Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
. Sired As d'Atout (winner of the Grand Prix de ParisGrand Prix de ParisThe Grand Prix de Paris is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.-History:...
). - Rondeau: dam of the stallion TeddyTeddy (horse)Teddy was a French racehorse and an influential sire, especially for lines in Italy, France, and the United States. He is considered one of the most influential sires in the 20th century.-Racing career:...
, who was very influential in Germany, France, Britain, the USA, and Italy. - Many other fillies by Dark Ronald went on to notable success.
Sport horse breeding
Bay Ronald had the greatest influence on the sport horseSport horse
Sport horse, or Sporthorse, is a term used to describe a type of horse, rather than any particular breed. The term generally refers to horses bred for the traditional Olympic equestrian sporting events of dressage, eventing, show jumping, and combined driving. The precise definition varies...
breeding industry through his son Dark Ronald and grandson Teddy. Overall, the number of top sport horses who feature him in their lineage is spectacular. He is especially prominent in sport horses of thoroughbred
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...
breeding, such as many of the top eventers
Eventing
Eventing is an equestrian event comprising dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. This event has its roots in a comprehensive cavalry test requiring mastery of several types of riding...
.
Teddy is seen in the pedigrees of Matcho AA, and eventers Dr. Peaches
Dr. Peaches
Dr. Peaches was a horse ridden by American Bruce Davidson in the sport of eventing.*Foaled: 1976*Sex: Gelding*Color: Bay*Markings: Star, snip*Breed: American Thoroughbred...
, and The Gray Goose
The Gray Goose
The Gray Goose was a horse ridden by American eventer Kim Walnes. At one point, the pair was ranked third in the world.*Color: Gray*Species: Goose*Sex: Gelding*Born: 1970, County Clare, Ireland...
.
Dark Ronald is seen in the pedigrees of World Cup I, and his brothers, the Hanoverian Werther (in which Dark Ronald appears twice), the great Pik As
Pik As
Pik As was a horse who was a very influential sport horse sire, especially in show jumping.*Foaled: 1949*Color: Bay*Markings: star*Breeding: by Abendfrieden, out of Pechfackel by Mirza II*Breed: Thoroughbred...
, Valentino xx, Waidmannsdank xx, Lord, Son-in-Law
Son-in-Law
Son-in-Law was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and an influential sire, especially for sport horses.The National Horseracing Museum says that Son-in-Law is "probably the best and most distinguished stayer this country has ever known." Described as "one of the principal influences for stamina in...
(great grand-sire to Cottage Son), and Ladykiller xx (who has had a fantastic influence on the Holstein breed). Cor de la Bryere
Cor de la Bryere
Cor de la Bryère is one of the most influential sires in modern warmblood breeding. He is known as the "Reserve Stallion of the Century", second only to Landgraf I.*Lived: 1968-2000*Nickname: "Corde"*Color: dark bay/brown...
and Landgraf I were also linebred to him. Dark Ronald is also featured in the pedigrees of Furioso
Furioso
Furioso was an influential sire of jumping horses, and is found in the pedigrees of many top show jumpers today.-Life:Furioso was a terrible racehorse, with zero wins out of 21 starts. However, he was a fantastic sire of jumping horses, standing in France...
, Beau Pere (progeny include international jumpers White Lightning and Encore (winner of the Grand Prix at Fontainebleau and a USET team member), eventer Landlady, two-time American invitational winner Sundancer, Canadian equestrian team member Easy Doc, and British equestrian team member Turn on the Sun), Der Loewe (in the pedigree of such horses as Salinero, Arko, and Brentina
Brentina
Brentina is an Olympic-level dressage horse ridden by Debbie McDonald.*Foaled: 1991*Color: Chestnut*Markings: Star, sock off fore, half-stocking off hind*Sex: Mare*Breed: Hanoverian...
), and dressage stallion Bolero
Bolero (horse)
Bolero was a dressage horse and an influential sire.*Height: 16.1½ hh*Sex: Stallion*Color: Chestnut*Markings: Star*Breed: 3/4 Thoroughbred, registered Hanoverian...
(sire of Brentano II
Brentano II
Brentano II is an influential stallion who has sired several dressage horses. His offspring include the Olympic medalist Brentina, and now-deceased Poetin.* Foaled: 1983* Height: 16.1¾ hh* Color: Chestnut...
, grand-sire of Poetin
Poetin
For the President of Russia, see Vladimir PutinPoetin was a world-class dressage horse that was the 2003 World Young Dressage Horse Champion in the six-year-old division, and sold for a record amount at the PSI Auction in Germany....
and Brentina). Top eventers with Dark Ronald include Shear Leau and Bally Cor (both through Son-in-Law).
Through his son Bayardo
Bayardo (horse)
Bayardo was a British bred Thoroughbred racehorse with an impressive record, both on the racecourse and at stud, where he was a leading sire.-Pedigree:...
, Bay Ronald also had an influence on sport horse breeding. Bayardo produced English Triple Crown winner Gainsborough
Gainsborough (horse)
Gainsborough was a British bred Thoroughbred racehorse who won the English Triple Crown in 1918 and became a superior sire.-Breeding:...
, who sired the small colt Hyperion
Hyperion (horse)
Hyperion was a British bred Thoroughbred, a dual classic winner and an outstanding sire. Owned by Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, Hyperion won £29,509 during his career - a considerable sum at the time. His victories included the Epsom Derby and St...
. Hyperion is found in the pedigrees of many sport horses, including the show jumpers Carling King
Carling King
Carling King is a horse that is ridden by the Irish international showjumper Kevin Babington.Carling King was originally bought as a 7-year-old as a mount for his owner, amateur Saly Glassman. After arriving in the USA, his talent was discovered and Irishman Kevin Babington took over the reins...
, Jet Run, Pan American silver medalist A Little Bit, Encore (who also went back to Bay Ronald through Dark Ronald), Canadian equestrian team horse Stoic, Anne Kursinski
Anne Kursinski
Anne Kindig Kursinski is an international rider from the United States, who competes in the sport of show jumping. She is one of the leading woman riders in the sport today. Kursinski currently resides in Frenchtown, New Jersey at Market Street Farm.She is also the younger sister of Rob...
's jumper Eros, and USET jumper Aberali. Hyperion's dressage offspring include Pion, and the influential sire Lauries Crusador (who produced 2000 World Young Dressage Horse Champion Laurentianer, and Londonderry, winner of the jumping class for 4-year-olds at the 1999 at the Bundeschampionate). He is also in the pedigree of eventers Charisma
Charisma (horse)
Charisma was a horse ridden by New Zealander Mark Todd, and the gelding won many competitions in the sport of eventing. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest event horses ever to have competed.* Color: Dark Bay* Markings: Star...
, Winsome Adante, Eagle Lion
Eagle Lion
Eagle Lion is an event horse that has competed at the highest level of the sport with great success.*Foaled: 1985 in Ireland*Height: 16.1 hh *Color: Bay*Sex: Male*Breed: Thoroughbred/Irish Sport Horse...
, Biko
Biko (horse)
Biko was a horse ridden by American rider Karen O'Connor at the international level in the sport of eventing.*Color: Bay miaa*Markings: Large blaze, sock right hind*Height: 17.3 hh *Sex: Gelding*Foaled: 1984...
, and Sandrift, and the great sire of eventers Ben Faerie
Ben Faerie
Ben Faerie is a stallion who has had a great influence on eventing horses in Great Britain. His descendants include Virginia Leng's mounts Priceless and Nightcap, and Pippa Funnell's mounts Primmore's Pride and Walk on Star.*Foaled: 1968...
(sire of Priceless
Priceless (horse)
Priceless was a horse ridden by British rider Virginia Leng. She competed the gelding in the sport of eventing. Priceless won four team gold medals for Britain, as well as the Badminton Horse Trials and Burghley Horse Trials.*Color: Bay...
and Walk on Star, dam-sire of Primmore's Pride).
Both Bayardo and Teddy are seen in the pedigrees of many horses, many times through the stallion Djebel
Djebel
Djebel was a French Thoroughbred racehorse, who won 15 of 22 races during 1939-1942 and was later a leading sire.-Breeding:Djebel was sired by Tourbillon, a stallion owned by Marcel Boussac, who had won the French Derby and the Prix Lupin, and went on to become a notable sire. Toubillon's dam-sire...
. These horses include Bolero (sire of Brentano II, Brentina, and many others) and My Babu
My Babu
My Babu was a French-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who became one of the most influential sires in American breeding of show jumpers, eventers and hunters. His descendants include Bruce Davidson's former eventing mount JJ Babu, Anky van Grunsven's dressage horse Bonfire, and puissance and grand prix...
(grandsire of eventer JJ Babu
JJ Babu
JJ Babu was a horse that excelled in the sport of eventing, under American rider Bruce Davidson.*Lived: 1974-April 1989*Sex: Gelding*Color: Bay*Markings: Small star...
and many others). Bayardo and Teddy are also seen in the pedigree of Might Tango
Might Tango
Might Tango was a top eventing horse trained and ridden by American Bruce Davidson.*Lived: 1971-1995*Color: Gray*Breeding: American Thoroughbred*Breeding: by Mighty Mine, out of Betango*Rider: Bruce Davidson...
. Both Dark Ronald and Teddy are seen in the pedigree of Donnerwetter (the sire of the enormously influential Donnerhall
Donnerhall
Donnerhall was a dressage stallion who was known not only for having a fantastic career as a sport horse, but also passing on his abilities to his offspring to become an incredibly influential sire....
) as well as the influential stallion Rantzau
Rantzau (horse)
Rantzau was a French-bred racehorse that went on to be an extremely influential sire of dressage, show jumping, and event horses, and is considered to be one of the most influential stallions from the French studbook.*Lived: 1946-1971...
.
All three are seen in the pedigree of the great eventer Prince Panache (through Son-in-Law and My Babu), and the pedigree of Tamarillo
Tamarillo (horse)
Tamarillo is a horse that has excelled in the sport of eventing under rider William Fox-Pitt.*Color: Bay*Sex: Gelding*Height: 16.2 hh *Breed: Anglo-Arabian*Breeding: by Tarnik ; out of Mellita by Master Spiritus at Biddesden stud...
has Bay Ronald featured almost 30 times, mostly through Bayardo and Teddy, but also through Dark Ronald and Macdonald.