Perdita (horse)
Perdita II (1881-1899) was a British Thoroughbred race mare who was an outstanding broodmare.
| Perdita II | |
|---|---|
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| Sire | Hampton (GB) |
| Grandsire | Lord Clifden (GB) |
| Dam | Hermione (GB) |
| Damsire | Young Melbourne (GB) |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 1881 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | John Campbell, 2nd Earl Cawdor |
| Owner | Mr A. Falconer Albert Edward, as Prince of Wales |
| Trainer | John Porter |
| Record | 7 wins |
| Major wins | |
| Chesterfield Nursery Stakes Ayr Gold Cup Liverpool Cup Great Cheshire Handicap | |
| Honours | |
| Cluster Mare | |
| Last updated on 18 December 2010 | |
Racing record
She commenced her racing career as a selling plater, but proved a useful racemare by winning seven races. Perdita II was purchased for the Prince of Wales in 1888 for £900.[1]
Stud record
Perdita II was more influential as a broodmare, producing the full brothers Florizel II (won Goodwood Cup, £7,858 and sired three Classic winners); Persimmon, Sandringham (unraced, exported to the US and sired some winners), and Diamond Jubilee.[1] Her sons earned over 75,000 guineas. In all, she produced 12 foals. Owing to the success of her descendants she was listed as a Cluster Mare, which is a Thoroughbred brood mare that has produced two or more winners of five or more of the eight most important and valuable races, within six generations.[2]
Perdita II died in 1899.
References
- Leicester, Sir Charles, Bloodstock Breeding, J.A. Allen & Co, London, 1969
- Craig, Dennis, Breeding Racehorses from Cluster Mares, J A Allen, London, 1964