Sir Ivor
Sir Ivor (May 5, 1965 – November 10, 1995) was an American-bred, Irish-trained champion Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career which lasted from July 1967 to October 1968 he ran thirteen times and won eight races. He won major races in four countries: the National Stakes in Ireland, the Grand Criterium in France, the 2000 Guineas, Epsom Derby and Champion Stakes in England and the Washington, D.C. International in the United States.
| Sir Ivor | |
|---|---|
Sir Ivor at Claiborne Farm in 1981 | |
| Sire | Sir Gaylord |
| Grandsire | Turn-To |
| Dam | Attica |
| Damsire | Mr. Trouble |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1965 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Mill Ridge Farm |
| Owner | Raymond R. Guest |
| Trainer | Vincent O'Brien |
| Record | 13: 8–3–1 |
| Earnings | $561,323 |
| Major wins | |
| Grand Criterium (1967) National Stakes (1967) 2,000 Guineas Trial Stakes (1968) 2,000 Guineas (1968) Epsom Derby (1968) Champion Stakes (1968) Washington, D.C. International (1968) | |
| Awards | |
| United Kingdom Horse of the Year (1968) Leading broodmare sire in Britain & Ireland (1983) Timeform rating: 135 | |
| Last updated on October 4, 2006 | |
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