Edredon Bleu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Edredon Bleu |
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Edredon Bleu in 2007.
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| Sire | Grand Tresor |
| Grandsire | Grandchant |
| Dam | Nuit Bleue |
| Damsire | Le Pontet |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 26 April 1992 |
| Died | 30 September 2018 |
| Country | France |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Lucien Chevrollier |
| Owner | Jim Lewis |
| Trainer | Henrietta Knight |
| Record | 57: 25-7-6 |
| Earnings | £731,065 |
| Major wins | |
| Grand Annual Chase (1998) Peterborough Chase (1998, 1999, 2000, 2001) Queen Mother Champion Chase (2000) Championship Chase (2001) Haldon Gold Cup (2002, 2003) John Bull Chase (2003) Desert Orchid SW Pattern Chase (2003) Clonmel Oil Chase (2003) King George VI Chase (2003) |
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Edredon Bleu (born 26 April 1992 – died 28 September 2018) was a famous racehorse. He was a special type of horse called an AQPS, which means "Autre Que Pur Sang" (meaning "Other Than Thoroughbred"). He was known for National Hunt racing, which involves jumping over fences and ditches.
Edredon Bleu was born in France. However, he spent most of his racing life training in the United Kingdom. He was a very good steeplechaser, meaning he was excellent at jumping races. He often won races that were about two to two-and-a-half miles long. But he could also win big races that were even longer.
Over his ten-year career, Edredon Bleu raced 57 times. He won an amazing 25 of those races! His biggest wins included the Queen Mother Champion Chase in 2000 and the King George VI Chase in 2003. Edredon Bleu passed away peacefully on 28 September 2018, at 26 years old.
Edredon Bleu's Racing Highlights
Edredon Bleu had many exciting wins during his career. Here are some of his most memorable achievements:
- In 2000, he won the important Queen Mother Champion Chase. He was ridden by the famous jockey Tony McCoy.
- He also won the prestigious King George VI Chase in 2003.
- Edredon Bleu was especially good at the Peterborough Chase. He won this race four times in a row, from 1998 to 2001!
