Nassipour
Nassipour (1980 – 7 May 1994) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and a Leading sire in Australia. He was bred in Kentucky by the Aga Khan. His sire, Blushing Groom, was the 1977 European Champion Three-Year-old and the 1989 Leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland. Nassipour's dam was Alama, a daughter of the very good runner Aureole, who was owned by Queen Elizabeth II. Aureole's wins include the 1954 Coronation Cup and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. At stud, Aureole sired 1960 Epsom Derby winner, St. Paddy.
| Nassipour | |
|---|---|
Nassipour with his exercise rider, 1985 | |
| Sire | Blushing Groom (FR) |
| Grandsire | Red God |
| Dam | Alama (IRE) |
| Damsire | Aureole |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1980 |
| Died | 7 May 1994 (aged 13–14) |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Aga Khan IV |
| Owner | Dogwood Stable |
| Trainer | Stephen A. DiMauro |
| Record | 45: 7-10-8 |
| Earnings | US$829,519 |
| Major wins | |
| Dixie Handicap (1985) Rothmans International Stakes (1985) Seneca Handicap (1985) | |
| Awards | |
| Leading sire in Australia (1992) | |
| Last updated on 1 October 2011 | |
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