Sunday, 1 July 2007

 

Troy

Troy won the 200th Epsom Derby ridden by Willie Carson and trained by Major Dick Hern

Troy was by Petingo out of La Milo, a Hornbeam mare

Big Races Won
Epsom Derby 1979
Irish Sweeps Derby 1979
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes 1979
Benson and Hedges Gold Cup 1979
Lanson Champagne Stakes 1978

Troy was syndicated at a value of £7.2 million for stud and sired amongst others Helen Street winner of the Irish Oaks, Walensee winner of the Prix Vermeille, Trojan Fen, Tropular and Ilium.

After only four seasons at stud Troy died from a perforated intestine.

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