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Shirocco
SireMonsun
GrandsireKönigsstuhl
DamSo Sedulous
DamsireThe Minstrel
SexStallion
Foaled2001
CountryGermany
ColourBay
BreederBaron Georg von Ullmann
OwnerBaron Georg von Ullmann
TrainerAndreas Schütz
André Fabre
Record13: 7-1-3
Earnings$2,477,588
Major wins
Deutsches Derby (2004)
Gran Premio del Jockey Club (2004)
Breeders' Cup Turf (2005)
Coronation Cup (2006)
Prix Foy (2006)
Jockey Club Stakes (2006)
Awards
German Horse of the Year (2005)
Last updated on 20 February 2007

Shirocco (foaled 10 April 2001) is a German Thoroughbred racehorse.

Background

Shirocco was sired by Monsun, a German racehorse and leading sire.[1]

Racing career

Shirocco is best known for winning the Breeders' Cup Turf in 2005. He also won the 2004 Deutsches Derby.[1] Overall, he won 6 major group races in 5 countries.

Awards

In 2005 Shirocco was named German Horse of the Year.

Stud record

In October 2006 he was purchased by Darley Stud and retired to Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket, England.

References

  1. ^ a b Morris, Tony (8 July 2004). "Shirocco another success story for Classic blend". The Racing Post. Retrieved 24 June 2013.