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The Baron (horse)
The Baron (1842 – 1860) was a Thoroughbred racehorse from Ireland, who also raced in England. Sired by Birdcatcher out of Echidna (by the English stallion Economist), he was also an influential sire in England, France and Australia. Racing career A dark chestnut colt with a star, snip, and white sock on his near (left) hind leg, The Baron won three of his four starts at the Curragh in Ireland as a three-year-old before being shipped to England in 1845 by his breeder, veterinary surgeon George Watts. He was then sold to John Scott with whom he won the 1¾-mile St. Leger Stakes and the 2¼-mile Cesarewitch Handicap, the latter under () for 3,200 guineas. This was the largest purse ever awarded a three-year-old up to that time. The Baron was then purchased by Edward Rawson Clark. The Baron raced as a four-year-old in 1846, but did not perform well and suffered from bad feet. Clark sold him to John Mytton, a gambler; after he left Scott, The Baron never won another race.< ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Baron (IRE)
Baron is a title of nobility. Baron, The Baron or Barons may also refer to: Places * Barons, Alberta, Canada * Baron, Gard, France * Baron, Gironde, France * Baron, Oise, France * Baron, Saône-et-Loire, France * Baron-sur-Odon, France * Baron, Allahabad, India * Baron Hotel, in Aleppo, Syria People * Baron (name), people with the surname or given name Baron * Baron (photographer), Sterling Henry Nahum (1906–1956) * Feudal baron, a vassal holding a barony in fealty to an overlord * Baron of the Exchequer, a type of English judge * Cattle baron, the owner of very many cattle * Business magnate, a powerful businessperson also called a baron Sports * Birmingham Barons, a Minor League Baseball team * Cleveland Barons (other), several former ice hockey teams * Oklahoma City Barons, a former ice hockey team in the American Hockey League * Barons, the nickname of Brewton–Parker College athletics teams Entertainment * The Baron (novella), ''The Baron'' (novella), 1942 Port ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |