Shirley (horse)

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Shirley
Sire Lexington
Grandsire Boston
DamMiss Carter
DamsireSovereign
Sex Gelding
Foaled1873
Country United States
Colour Bay
Breeder A. J. Alexander
Owner Pierre Lorillard IV
TrainerWilliam Brown
Major wins
American Classics wins:
Preakness Stakes (1876)

Shirley was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Ridden by future U. S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee George Barbee, Shirley won the 1876 Preakness Stakes. [1] [2]

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Background

Shirley was bred at Woodburn Stud by Alexander John Alexander. His father was the leading sire Lexington, and his dam was Miss Carter. Shirley was sold to Pierre Lorillard IV, and was trained by William Brown. [3]

Racing Career

Ridden by jockey George Barbee, Shirley won the Preakness Stakes as a three-year-old.

Pedigree

Pedigree of Shirley
Sire
Lexington

1850

Boston

1833

Timoleon Sir Archy
Saltram Mare
Sister to TuckahoeBalls Florizel
Alderman Mare
Alice Carneal

1836

Sarpedeon Emilius
Icaria
Rowena Sumpter
Lady Grey
Dam
Miss Carter

1861

Sovereign

1836

Emilius Orville
Emily
Fleur-de-lisBourbon
Lady Rachel
Dolly Carter

1854

Glencoe I Sultan
Trampoline
MavisWagner
Medoc Mare

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References

  1. "1876". Preakness.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  2. Calabrese, Joe (2015-05-15). "Preakness Stakes: Winning Horses, Jockeys & Trainers". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  3. "Shirley Horse Pedigree". Thoroughbred Database. Retrieved 3 March 2022.