Regulus (horse) facts for kids
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Regulus
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| Sire | Godolphin Arabian |
| Dam | Grey Robinson |
| Damsire | Bald Galloway |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1739 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Lord Chedworth |
| Owner | Mr. Martindale |
| Record | 9: 9–0–0 |
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| Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1754, 1755, 1756, 1757, 1761, 1763, 1765, 1766) |
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| Last updated on August 22, 2007 | |
Regulus (born in 1739) was a super fast British Thoroughbred racehorse. He was famous for never losing a race! In 1745, he won eight important races called Royal Plates.
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About Regulus
Regulus was born in England in 1739. He was bred by a nobleman named Lord Chedworth.
His Family Tree
Regulus had a very famous father, the Godolphin Arabian. His mother was a well-known horse named Grey Robinson. Her father was called Bald Galloway.
After Lord Chedworth passed away, Regulus was sold to a person named Mr. Martindale.
Regulus's Racing Days
Regulus was an incredibly successful racehorse. He was known for being unbeatable.
Winning Streak
In 1745, Regulus won eight special races called Royal Plates. He also won another race worth £50. He was considered the best horse of his time.
After his amazing racing career, Regulus retired. He went to live in the north of England to become a breeding horse. He had never lost a race!
Regulus as a Father
Regulus was not only a great racer but also an excellent father to many racehorses. He became a "sire," which means a male horse used for breeding.
His Famous Children
Many of Regulus's children became successful racehorses too. Some of them include Royal (born 1749), South (born 1750), and Fearnought (born 1755).
He also fathered Alipes, who was also undefeated. Regulus's daughter, Spilletta, became the mother of an even more famous undefeated champion horse named Eclipse.
Top Breeding Horse
Because his offspring (children) were so successful, Regulus was named the Leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland for eight years! These years were 1754, 1755, 1756, 1757, 1761, 1763, 1765, and 1766. This means his children won the most prize money in those years.
Regulus lived a long life for a horse, passing away when he was 26 years old.
See also
- List of leading Thoroughbred racehorses
