Golden Fleece (horse)
Encyclopedia
Golden Fleece was an American-bred and Irish-trained Thoroughbred
race horse
, winner of the Epsom Derby
in 1982. He retired unbeaten from his four races.
He was foaled and raised at Hilary J. Boone's Wimbledon Farm in Fayette County
.
Golden Fleece stood at the Coolmore Stud
, Ireland where he died and was buried.
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
race horse
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
, winner of the Epsom Derby
Epsom Derby
The Derby Stakes, popularly known as The Derby, internationally as the Epsom Derby, and under its present sponsor as the Investec Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
in 1982. He retired unbeaten from his four races.
He was foaled and raised at Hilary J. Boone's Wimbledon Farm in Fayette County
Fayette County
Fayette County is the name of eleven counties in the United States:*Fayette County, Alabama*Fayette County, Georgia*Fayette County, Illinois*Fayette County, Indiana*Fayette County, Iowa*Fayette County, Kentucky*Fayette County, Ohio...
.
Golden Fleece stood at the Coolmore Stud
Coolmore Stud
Coolmore Stud, in Fethard, South Tipperary in Ireland, is the world's largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses. It was established in 1975....
, Ireland where he died and was buried.