Santa Claus (horse)
| Santa Claus | |
|---|---|
Racing silks of John Ismay | |
| Sire | Chamossaire |
| Grandsire | Precipitation |
| Dam | Aunt Clara |
| Damsire | Arctic Prince |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1961 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Dr F Smorfitt |
| Owner | John Ismay |
| Trainer | Mick Rogers |
| Record | 7: 4-2-0 |
| Earnings | £153,646 |
| Major wins | |
| National Stakes (1963) Irish 2,000 Guineas (1964) Epsom Derby (1964) Irish Derby (1964) | |
| Last updated on January 24, 2007 | |
Santa Claus (1961–1970) was a British-bred, Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. He is most notable for his achievements as a three-year-old in 1964 when he won the Irish 2,000 Guineas, The Derby, and the Irish Derby. His performances earned him the title of British Horse of the Year.