Sharpo

Sharpo (1977–1994) was a champion British Thoroughbred sprinter. He won seven races and more than £230,000 in prize money. Sharpo developed a particular liking for York Racecourse, winning the Nunthorpe Stakes (known then as the William Hill Sprint Championship) three times in a row from 1980, becoming the first horse to do so since the 1920s. He also won the July Cup and the Prix de l'Abbaye, as well as twice being second in the latter race.

Sharpo
Sire	Sharpen Up
Grandsire	Atan
Dam	Moiety Bird
Damsire	Falcon
Sex	Colt
Foaled	1977
Country	Great Britain
Colour	Chestnut
Breeder	K. V. Stenborg & R. E. Shingles
Owner	Monica Sheriffe
Trainer	Jeremy Tree
Record	18: 7-4-3
Earnings	$247,353
Major wins
Temple Stakes (1980) William Hill Sprint Championship (1980, 1981, 1982) Prix de Saint-Georges (1981) July Cup (1982) Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp (1982) Timeform rating:132
Last updated on 26 September 2033

Sharpo went on to become a very successful sire before his death in June 1994, his progeny winning 216 races on the flat worth $1.7 million. His best offspring were College Chapel, Risk Me, Cutting Blade and Lavinia Fontana.

References

• The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing - written by Bill Mooney and George Ennor
• Sharpo's pedigree and racing stats