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Birdcatcher (horse)
Birdcatcher (1833–1860), or Irish Birdcatcher, was a Thoroughbred racehorse and a leading sire.
| Birdcatcher | |
|---|---|
&sq=crain_ford&lang=en&file=File:%22Birdcatcher%22_with_jockey_up.jpg) Birdcatcher with jockey (1858), painted by Samuel Spode | |
| Sire | Sir Hercules |
| Grandsire | Whalebone |
| Dam | Guiccioli |
| Damsire | Bob Booty |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1833 |
| Died | 1860 (aged 26–27) |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Dark Chestnut |
| Breeder | Mr. Hunt, Ireland[1] |
| Owner | William Disney |
| Record | 15 starts, 7 wins[2] |
| Last updated on 15 May 2009 | |
- ^ Ahnert, Rainer L. (editor in chief), “Thoroughbred Breeding of the World”, Pozdun Publishing, Germany, 1970
- ^ Thoroughbred Heritage – Birdcatcher Retrieved on 15 May 2009
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