Hyperion (horse)
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| Hyperion | ||
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| Sire: | Gainsborough | |
| Dam: | Selene | |
| Damsire: | Chaucer | |
| Sex: | Stallion | |
| Foaled: | 1930 | |
| Country: | United Kingdom | |
| Colour: | Chestnut | |
| Breeder: | Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby | |
| Owner: | Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby | |
| Trainer: | George Lambton | |
| Record: | 13: 9-1-2 | |
| Earnings: | £29,509 | |
| Major Racing Wins & Honours & Awards | ||
| Major Racing Wins | ||
| Dewhurst Stakes (1932) Prince of Wales's Stakes (1933) Chester Vase (1933) Epsom Derby (1933) St. Leger Stakes (1933) | ||
| Racing Awards | ||
| Timeform rating: 142 | ||
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Infobox last updated on: October 1, 2006. | ||
Hyperion (April 18,1930 - December 9,1960) was a Thoroughbred racehorse and a successful sire. Owned by Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby, Hyperion won £29,509 during his career. His victories include the Epsom Derby and St. Leger Stakes.
Lord Derby commissioned equine artist Martin Stainforth to paint a portrait of Hyperion.
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