Canford Cliffs (horse)
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Canford Cliffs is a Thoroughbred
racehorse trained by Richard Hannon. A bay colt by Tagula out of Mrs Marsh, he won the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot as a two year old. After an encouraging third in the 2,000 Guineas, the colt won the Irish equivalent under Richard Hughes
. Canford Cliffs subsequently won the St. James's Palace Stakes
at Royal Ascot and the Sussex Stakes
at Glorious Goodwood. Each time he appeared to have something in hand of high class opponents like Dick Turpin and Rip Van Winkle
, despite a small official margin of victory.
Canford Cliffs reappeared in May 2011 as a four-year-old and won the Lockinge Stakes
on his first outing.
A deal is close to being concluded for Canford Cliffs to stand at Coolmore Stud
when he retires from racing.
On 14 June 2011, Canford Cliffs won the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, defeating 13-time Group One winner Goldikova and giving him his fifth consecutive Group One victory. He came second in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood in late July, losing to the unbeaten three-year-old Frankel
. On 4 August 2011 it was announced that Canford Cliffs would be retired to stud due to a leg injury. He will stand at Coolmore Stud
.
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 trained by Richard Hannon. A bay colt by Tagula out of Mrs Marsh, he won the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot as a two year old. After an encouraging third in the 2,000 Guineas, the colt won the Irish equivalent under Richard Hughes
Richard Hughes (jockey)
Richard Hughes is an Irish flat jockey who most commonly rides in Great Britain. Born in Dublin, he is the son of successful National Hunt trainer, Dessie Hughes. His main provider of rides has been trainer Richard Hannon who is also his father in law andfrom 2001 to 2007 he was also retained by...
. Canford Cliffs subsequently won the St. James's Palace Stakes
St. James's Palace Stakes
The St. James's Palace Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
at Royal Ascot and the Sussex Stakes
Sussex Stakes
The Sussex Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Goodwood over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late July or early August.-History:...
at Glorious Goodwood. Each time he appeared to have something in hand of high class opponents like Dick Turpin and Rip Van Winkle
Rip Van Winkle (horse)
Rip Van Winkle is an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse sired by the great dual Derby winner Gallieo. Like his sire Rip Van Winkle was also trained by Aidan O'Brien.-2008: two-year-old season:...
, despite a small official margin of victory.
Canford Cliffs reappeared in May 2011 as a four-year-old and won the Lockinge Stakes
Lockinge Stakes
The Lockinge Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged four years or older. It is run at Newbury over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.-History:...
on his first outing.
A deal is close to being concluded for Canford Cliffs to stand at Coolmore Stud
Coolmore Stud
Coolmore Stud, in Fethard, South Tipperary in Ireland, is the world's largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses. It was established in 1975....
when he retires from racing.
On 14 June 2011, Canford Cliffs won the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot, defeating 13-time Group One winner Goldikova and giving him his fifth consecutive Group One victory. He came second in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood in late July, losing to the unbeaten three-year-old Frankel
Frankel (horse)
Frankel is a thoroughbred colt racehorse bred by Juddmonte Farms, trained by Sir Henry Cecil and owned by Prince Khalid Abdulla. Named after the renowned and late American trainer Bobby Frankel, Frankel is unbeaten in nine races and is officially rated as the best racehorse in the world...
. On 4 August 2011 it was announced that Canford Cliffs would be retired to stud due to a leg injury. He will stand at Coolmore Stud
Coolmore Stud
Coolmore Stud, in Fethard, South Tipperary in Ireland, is the world's largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses. It was established in 1975....
.