Steinlen (1983 – 9 June 2001) was a

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grass champion male. He was voted the

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for 1989 following his win in that year's

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. He was bred in the name of Allez France Stables, a '' nom de course'' for owner

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. Steinlen was a stakes winner in France prior to being sent to compete in the United States. Under trainer

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Steinlen won the important

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and

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leading up to his victory in the November 4, 1989

. He was retired with 20 wins from 45 starts and earnings of $3,297,169. He entered stud in 1996 at William S. Farish's

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near Paris, Kentucky and was moved to Harris Farms in

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. Steinlen was humanely euthanised at age 18 in June 2001 after fracturing a rear leg in a paddock accident at Harris Farms.

At stud

Among his progeny, Steinlen was the sire of Alexis Federovna (GB), Cousin Joe(USA), Flammarion (USA), Madame Steinlen (GB), Miss Union Avenue (USA), Top Of Our Game (USA) and Sainte Addresse(USA).

External link

Steinlen pedigree

References

1983 racehorse births 2001 racehorse deaths Thoroughbred family 16-c Racehorses bred in the United Kingdom Racehorses trained in France Racehorses trained in the United States Breeders' Cup Mile winners {{Racehorse-stub