Parisot (horse) facts for kids

Parisot (born in 1793) was a famous Thoroughbred racehorse. She is best known for winning a big race called the Epsom Oaks in 1796. Parisot was owned by Sir Frank Standish. He also owned another horse, Didelot, who won the Epsom Derby in the same year!

Parisot's Early Life

Parisot was born in 1793. Her father was a famous racehorse named Sir Peter Teazle. He had won the Epsom Derby before. Parisot's mother was a mare named Deceit. Deceit was bred by Mr Tattersall and owned by Sir Frank Standish.

Parisot's Family

Deceit had 13 foals between 1790 and 1808. Parisot was her fourth foal. She was also the second of eight foals sired by Sir Peter Teazle. Deceit's full-sister, the Yellow Filly, won the Oaks race in 1786. Parisot's full-sister, the Sir Peter Mare, later became the grandmother of another Derby winner, Prince Leopold.

How Parisot Got Her Name

Parisot was named after a famous French dancer. This dancer was known as Mademoiselle Parisot.

Parisot's Racing Career

Parisot raced for several years. She competed in many important races.

1796: Three-Year-Old Season

Sir Frank Standish, Parisot's breeder and owner, in a caricature by James Gillray. A portrait of the Yellow Filly, sister of Parisot's dam, is on the wall behind Standish.

Parisot won The Oaks on May 13 at Epsom Downs Racecourse. She beat "Sister to Viret" and another filly. Thirteen fillies competed in this race. The favorite horse, Frisky, was disqualified for running off course.

At the July Newmarket meeting, Parisot lost a special one-on-one race. She was beaten by a colt named Cub. Parisot also finished third in a £50 race against six other horses. In October, she was third in the Town Plate. She lost to the colts Stickler and Hyperion.

1797: Four-Year-Old Season

Parisot raced in the Craven Stakes on April 17 at Newmarket. She did not place in this race. The race was won by a horse named Hambletonian. At the same meeting, Parisot did not place in another handicap race.

At Epsom on May 31, Parisot finished second. She lost to Mr Durand's horse Play in a £50 race. At Chelmsford on July 18, Parisot was third and last. She was penalized for "bolting," which means running off course.

1798: Five-Year-Old Season

In April, Parisot was fourth in a section of the Oatlands Stakes. She also finished third in the King's Plate. This race was won by Lilly. Parisot withdrew from a 600-guinea sweepstakes race.

In August at Newmarket, Parisot was second in His Majesty's Plate. She lost to a mare named Caroline. At Lincoln, Parisot finished fourth in His Majesty's Plate. This race was run over four two-mile heats. She was second in the first heat and second in the third heat. The next day, Parisot did not place in a 70-guinea race. In her last two races of the season, Parisot was second in one and third in another.

1799: Six-Year-Old Season

Parisot raced only three times in 1799. All her races were in April at Newmarket. Parisot won an 1100-guinea sweepstakes race. She beat Jupiter and Oatlands. The next day, she finished second in the King's Plate. She lost to Caroline. In her final race of the season, Parisot finished sixth in a handicap race.

1800: Seven-Year-Old Season

In April, Parisot was third in an 800-guinea sweepstakes race. In May, she finished fifth in the Jockey Club Plate. This race was won by Expectation. At Epsom on May 28, Parisot was third in a race. This race was run over three three-mile heats.

Parisot's Stud Career

Parisot stopped racing in 1801. After her racing career, she became a "broodmare." This means she was used to have foals. She produced four live foals. She had two colts (male horses) and two fillies (female horses). Her foals were born between 1803 and 1808. No foals are recorded for Parisot after 1808. This suggests she may have died or was sold for other purposes.