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Birdcatcher (horse)
Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Birdcatcher" redirects here. For the catching of birds, see bird trapping.
Birdcatcher (1833–1860), or Irish Birdcatcher, was a Thoroughbred racehorse and a leading sire.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Birdcatcher | |
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![]() Birdcatcher with jockey (1858), painted by Samuel Spode | |
Sire | Sir Hercules |
Grandsire | Whalebone |
Dam | Guiccioli |
Damsire | Bob Booty |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1833 (1833) |
Died | 1860 (aged 26–27) |
Country | Ireland |
Colour | Dark Chestnut |
Breeder | Mr. Hunt, Ireland[1] |
Owner | William Disney |
Record | 15 starts, 7 wins[2] |
Last updated on 15 May 2009 |
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