Mambrino (horse) facts for kids
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Portrait of Mambrino
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| Breed | Thoroughbred |
| Sire | Engineer |
| Grandsire | Sampson |
| Dam | Cade Mare (Unnamed) |
| Damsire | Cade |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1768 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Color | Gray |
| Breeder | John Atkinson |
| Owner | Richard Grosvenor |
Mambrino was a famous grey Thoroughbred racehorse born in 1768 in Great Britain. He was known for his speed on the track. After his racing career, Mambrino became a very important father (sire) to many other famous horses. His most famous son, Messenger, helped start a whole new breed of horses in America!
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Mambrino: A Racing Legend
Early Life and Racing Days
Mambrino was born in 1768. He was a grey horse, which means he had a coat that looked silvery or white. His breeder, John Atkinson, raised him in Yorkshire, England. Even though he was a racehorse, some people thought Mambrino looked more like a strong carriage horse.
Mambrino was bought by Lord Grosvenor, a very important person. Mambrino raced for Lord Grosvenor and was very successful. When he was just seven years old, he won two big races: the King's Plate and the Jockey Club Plate.
Mambrino's Big Wins
Overall, Mambrino won 11 races. He beat some of the best horses of his time. These included famous horses like Florizel, Trentham, and Comus. Mambrino was also known for being a great trotter. This means he was fast in harness racing, where horses pull a light cart with a driver.
A Champion Sire
After his successful racing career, Mambrino retired to Oxford Stud. This is where he became a breeding stallion. He passed on his good qualities to his children. Mambrino fathered many different types of horses. These included hunters, coach horses, and road horses. He also had some successful racehorses and broodmares (female horses used for breeding).
Messenger: Mambrino's Most Famous Son
Mambrino's most famous son was a horse named Messenger. Messenger was sent to North America. There, he became a "foundation sire" for the Standardbred breed. Standardbreds are famous for harness racing. Messenger was also important for English Coach horses. This shows how much Mambrino's family line influenced many different types of horses.
