| Perrault | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Djakao |
| Grandsire | Tanerko |
| Dam | Innocent Air |
| Damsire | Court Martial |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1977 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Sasse & Sheed |
| Owner | Serge Fradkoff & Baron Thierry van Zuylen |
| Trainer | Pierre Pelat (France) Charlie Whittingham (USA) |
| Record | 22: 9-5-5 |
| Earnings | $1,494,550 |
| Major wins | |
| La Coupe (1981) Prix Maurice de Nieuil (1981) Arlington Million (1982) Hollywood Gold Cup (1982) San Luis Rey Handicap (1982) Arcadia Handicap (1982) | |
| Awards | |
| U.S. Champion Male Turf Horse (1982) | |
| Last updated on November 28, 2006 | |
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