Fairy King
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Fairy King was an American
-bred Thoroughbred
racehorse
and a successful sire
. A full brother to Sadler's Wells
, he was bred and raced by Robert Sangster
and associates. Out of the mare Fairy Bridge, he was sired by Northern Dancer
who is regarded as the 20th century’s best sire of sires. http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/stallion-directory/reference.aspx?doc=northerndancer
Fairy King made only one racing start and broke down with damage to a bone in his foot. Retired to stud
duty at the Coolmore Stud
breeding operation in Ireland
, Fairy King most often sired specialist milers. Initially he carried a low stud fee but success from his first crops led to him quickly being much in demand. He stood in Ireland throughout his career and was shuttled to Australia
in 1992 and again in 1996.
Fairy King sired 395 race winners, including 73 stakes race winners. Among his notable offspring were:
Suffering from laminitis
, Fairy King was euthanized
at Coolmore Stud on June 5, 1999.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-bred 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
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 a successful sire
Sire
Sire may refer to:* Father, the counterpart of a dam, particularly in animal breeding. See also stallion* James W. Sire, author on worldviews* Sire Records, a record label* Sire Advertising, an advertising agency...
. A full brother to Sadler's Wells
Sadler's Wells (horse)
Sadler's Wells was a Thoroughbred racehorse that was later a leading sire in France, Great Britain & Ireland and North America during the 1990s. He was foaled in 1981 in the United States, but achieved most of his racing and breeding fame in Europe....
, he was bred and raced by Robert Sangster
Robert Sangster
Robert Edmund Sangster was a British businessman, thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder. He was British flat racing Champion Owner five times and his horses won many major races, including two Epsom Derbys, four Irish Derbys, two French Derbys, three Prix de l'Arc de Triomphes and a Melbourne...
and associates. Out of the mare Fairy Bridge, he was sired by Northern Dancer
Northern Dancer
Northern Dancer was a Canadian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and the most successful sire of the 20th Century. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association calls him "one of the most influential sires in Thoroughbred history"....
who is regarded as the 20th century’s best sire of sires. http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/stallion-directory/reference.aspx?doc=northerndancer
Fairy King made only one racing start and broke down with damage to a bone in his foot. Retired to 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...
duty at the 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....
breeding operation in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, Fairy King most often sired specialist milers. Initially he carried a low stud fee but success from his first crops led to him quickly being much in demand. He stood in Ireland throughout his career and was shuttled to 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...
in 1992 and again in 1996.
Fairy King sired 395 race winners, including 73 stakes race winners. Among his notable offspring were:
- Shinko King (b. 1991) - multiple stakes winner in Japan including the Group 1 TakamatsunomiyahaiTakamatsunomiya KinenThe is a Grade 1 flat horse race in Japan for three-year-old and above thoroughbreds. It is run over a distance of 1,200 metres at Chukyo Racecourse in late March.The forerunner of this race was the...
- Turtle Island (b. 1991) - won Group One Phoenix StakesPhoenix StakesThe Phoenix Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 6 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in July or August.-History:...
and Irish 2000 GuineasIrish 2000 GuineasThe Irish 2,000 Guineas is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in May.-History:... - Encosta De LagoEncosta De LagoEncosta De Lago is an Australian bred Thoroughbred racehorse that won three group races from eight starts including the Group One , Vic Health Cup against older horses. He was the Leading sire in Australia during 2008 and 2009....
(b. 1993) - won the 1996 Australian Group One Vic Health CupInvitation StakesThe Invitation Stakes, also known as the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, is a Group 1 Australian Thoroughbred open handicap horse race, run over a distance of 1400 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne in September.-The winners:*2011 - Toorak Toff...
against older horses, Leading sire in AustraliaLeading sire in AustraliaThe list below shows the leading sire of Thoroughbred racehorses in Australia for each season since 1883–84. This is determined by the amount of prize money won by the sire's progeny during the season.----- References :* -See also:...
(2008, 2009) http://www.coolmore.com/stallions-view.php?list=australia&id=38 - HelissioHelissioHelissio is a Thoroughbred racehorse sired by Fairy King and a grandson of Northern Dancer. Owned by the Spanish businessman Enrique Sarasola, he was voted the European Horse of the Year for 1996...
(b. 1993) - won Prix de l'Arc de TriomphePrix de l'Arc de TriompheThe Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 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 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year, usually on the first Sunday in October.Popularly referred to as the...
, 1996 European Horse of the YearEuropean Horse of the YearEuropean Horse of the Year is an award in European Thoroughbred horse racing. Since 1991 the honor has been part of the Cartier Racing Awards. It is presented annually by Cartier SA to a horse of any age racing in Europe.-Honorees:...
, French Horse Racing Hall of FameFrench Horse Racing Hall of FameThe French Horse Racing Hall of Fame as established by France Galop, the governing authority for Thoroughbred horse races in France. French Horse Racing is a nationally honored sport, as each year thousands gather to observe the races... - Second Empire (b. 1995) - won Group 1 Grand CriteriumPrix Jean-Luc LagardèreThe Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early October.It is the oldest and most prestigious race in France...
- Victory Note (b. 1995) - won Group 1 Poule d'Essai des PoulainsPoule d'Essai des PoulainsThe Poule d'Essai des Poulains, sometimes referred to as the French 2,000 Guineas, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts...
- OathOath (horse)Oath is a retired Thoroughbred race horse, bred in Ireland and trained in the United Kingdom, best known for winning the 1999 Epsom Derby. He was injured in his next race and never ran again. He is currently an active sire in India....
(b. 1996) - won 1999 Epsom Derby1999 Epsom DerbyThe 1999 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday June 5, 1999. It was the 220th running of the Derby, and it was won by Oath. The winner was ridden by Kieren Fallon and trained by Henry Cecil... - FalbravFalbravFalbrav is a retired Thoroughbred racehorse and active sire, bred in Ireland but trained in Italy and the United Kingdom during his racing career which ran from 2000 to 2004...
(b. 1998) - 2003 European Champion Older HorseCartier Racing AwardThe Cartier Racing Awards are awards in European horse racing, founded in 1991, and sponsored by Cartier jewelers. The award winners are decided by points earned in group races plus the votes cast by British racing journalists and readers of the Racing Post and Daily Telegraph newspapers.Eight...
, careering earnings of £3,837,108 - Beckett (b. 1998) - won Irish Group 1 National Stakes
Suffering from laminitis
Laminitis
Laminitis is a disease that affects the feet of ungulates. It is best known in horses and cattle. Symptoms include lameness, and increased temperature in the hooves...
, Fairy King was euthanized
Animal euthanasia
Animal euthanasia is the act of putting to death painlessly or allowing to die, as by withholding extreme medical measures, an animal suffering from an incurable, especially a painful, disease or condition. Euthanasia methods are designed to cause minimal pain and distress...
at Coolmore Stud on June 5, 1999.