Son-in-Law

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Son-in-Law

Son-in-Law (April 22, 1911- May 15, 1941) was an British

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe....
Thoroughbred

Thoroughbred

The Thoroughbred is a list of horse breeds best known for its use in Thoroughbred horse race. Although the word "thoroughbred" is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed....
racehorse

Horse racing

Horse racing is an equestrianism sport that has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot racing of Ancient Rome are an early example, as is the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology....
and an influential sire

Father

The father is defined as the male parent of an offspring. The adjective "paternal" refers to father, parallel to "maternal" for mother.According to the anthropologist Maurice Godelier, the parental role assumed by human males is a critical difference between human society and that of humans' closest biological relatives - chimpanzees and b...
, especially for sport horse

Sport horse

Sport horse, or Sporthorse, is a term used to describe a type of horse, rather than any particular breed. The term generally refers to horses bred for the traditional Olympic equestrianism sporting events of dressage, eventing, show jumping, and combined driving....
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The National Horseracing Museum

National Horseracing Museum

The National Horseracing Museum of the United Kingdom is located in Newmarket, Suffolk. It contains collections and records of people and horses involved in the sport of horse racing from its Monarchy origins to modern heroes....
says that Son-in-Law is "probably the best and most distinguished stayer this country has ever known."

Described as "one of the principal influences for stamina in the modern thoroughbred" in Ulbrich's Peerage of Racehorses, Son-in-Law is seen in the pedigree of many of the top 100 show jumpers

Show jumping

Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping" or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrianism events that also includes dressage, eventing, Show hunter and equitation....
, particularly those of Holstein

Holstein (horse)

The Holsteiner is a breed of horse originating in the Schleswig-Holstein region of northern Germany. It is thought to be the oldest of warmblood breeds, tracing back to the 13th century....
heritage.

In 1924 and 1930 Son-in-Law was the leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland

Leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland

The list below shows the leading Father of Horse racing in Great Britain and Ireland for each year since 1751. This is determined by the amount of prizemoney won by the sire's progeny during the season....
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