Bona Vista
| Bona Vista | |
|---|---|
Photo of Bona Vista | |
| Sire | Bend Or |
| Grandsire | Doncaster |
| Dam | Vista |
| Damsire | Macaroni |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1889 |
| Died | 1909 (aged 19–20) |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | 5th Earl of Rosebery |
| Owner | Charles Day Rose |
| Trainer | William Jarvis |
| Record | 7: 3–0–2 |
| Major wins | |
| Woodcote Stakes (1891) Newmarket Biennial Stakes (1892) 2000 Guineas Stakes (1892) | |
| Awards | |
| Champion sire in Hungary (1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1908) | |
Bona Vista (1889–1909) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. As a two-year-old he won the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom Downs. As a three-year-old he won the Newmarket Biennial Stakes, before winning the 2000 Guineas Stakes by one and a half lengths. He was trained by William Jarvis and owned by Charles Day Rose. After retiring from racing Bona Vista became a successful stallion, siring Ascot Gold Cup winner Cyllene. Through his son Cyllene and grandson Polymelus, Bona Vista's sire line is the most dominant in Thoroughbred racehorses today.