Selim (horse)
| Selim | |
|---|---|
Selim with William Edwards and Mr Perren, by Henry Bernard Chalon | |
| Sire | Buzzard |
| Grandsire | Woodpecker |
| Dam | Alexander mare |
| Damsire | Alexander |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1802 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | General Sparrow |
| Owner | Prince of Wales D. Radcliffe Arthur Shakespear |
| Record | 8: 5-3-0 |
| Major wins | |
| First class October Oatlands Stakes (1806) Craven Stakes (1807) Third class October Oatlands Stakes (1807) Match against Lydia (1808) | |
| Awards | |
| Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1814) | |
Selim (1802–1825) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. He was owned by the Prince of Wales, D. Radcliffe and later Arthur Shakespear. After retiring from racing he became a successful stallion and was British Champion sire in 1814. His progeny included Azor, Medora, Sultan and Turquoise.