Bustino
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse (1971–1997 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bustino (14 April 1971 – 2 October 1997) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career which lasted from August 1973 until July 1975, he ran nine times and won five races. He was the best British three-year-old of 1974, when his wins included the Classic St Leger, as well as the Sandown Classic Trial, Lingfield Derby Trial and Great Voltigeur Stakes. As a four-year-old he won the Coronation Cup in record time and finished second to Grundy in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in what is often described as the 'Race of the Century'.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Bustino | |
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Sire | Busted |
Grandsire | Crepello |
Dam | Ship Yard |
Damsire | Doutelle |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1971 |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | E. Cooper Bland |
Owner | Lady Beaverbrook |
Trainer | Dick Hern |
Record | 9: 5-3-1 |
Earnings | US$335,030 (equivalent) |
Major wins | |
Sandown Classic Trial (1974) Lingfield Derby Trial (1974) Great Voltigeur Stakes (1974) St. Leger Stakes (1974) Coronation Cup (1975) | |
Awards | |
British Champion Older Horse (1975) Leading broodmare sire in Britain & Ireland (1989) Timeform rating: 136 |
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