Kingmambo
Encyclopedia
Kingmambo is an American
thoroughbred
stallion
racehorse
.
, who in turn was a son of Raise a Native
, out of the 1999 United States Racing Hall of Fame
mare Miesque
, who in turn was a daughter of the great Nureyev
.
Although born and bred in the U.S., Kingmambo raced primarily in England and France for owner Stavros Niarchos
. Niarchos owned both a U.S. thoroughbred farm, where his mare Miesque
was stationed, and a French operation, where he did most of his racing.
race at Maisons-laffitte Racecourse, Kingmambo placed second in the French Grade I
Prix de la Salamandre
, the Grade III Prix Thomas Bryon
, and the Grade III Prix de Cabourg
.
, and trained by Francois Boutin
, he won the Prix Djebel
on his debut, beating Zafonic
in an upset. He went on to prove himself to be a genuinely top class colt with three Group On wins in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains
, the St. James's Palace Stakes
and the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
.
. He was pensioned from stud duties in 2010.
His outstanding progeny include 1999 Belmont Stakes
winner Lemon Drop Kid
, 2000 2,000 Guineas winner King's Best
, 2008 2,000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator
along with multi graded stakes race
winners King Kamehameha, American Boss, Star King Man, Tawqeet, King Cugat, Mambo Twist, El Condor Pasa
, Divine Proportions, and Voodoo Dancer.
United States
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thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
stallion
Stallion (horse)
A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded .Stallions will follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cresty" neck, as well as a somewhat more muscular physique as compared to...
racehorse
Horse racing
Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has a long history. Archaeological records indicate that horse racing occurred in ancient Babylon, Syria, and Egypt. Both chariot and mounted horse racing were events in the ancient Greek Olympics by 648 BC...
.
Background
He was sired by the leading stud, Mr. ProspectorMr. Prospector
Mr. Prospector was a thoroughbred racehorse foaled in Kentucky, whose descendants have been dominant in the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. He won half of his 14 career races.-Background:...
, who in turn was a son of Raise a Native
Raise a Native
Raise a Native was an undefeated Thoroughbred racehorse that was named 1963 champion two-year-old colt in the Turf and Sport Digest poll. He sired 74 stakes winners, including Majestic Prince and Alydar...
, out of the 1999 United States Racing Hall of Fame
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 in Saratoga Springs, New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred race horses, jockeys, and trainers...
mare Miesque
Miesque
Miesque was a champion Thoroughbred racemare, best known as the first horse to win two consecutive Breeders' Cups and racing awards in Europe and America. She was a Group one winner at two, three and four-years-old, for a total of 10 G1 wins. She produced five stakes winners.-Breeding:Miesque was...
, who in turn was a daughter of the great Nureyev
Nureyev (horse)
Nureyev was a Kentucky-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and champion sire. As a racehorse he was best known as the disqualified "winner" of the 2000 Guineas in 1980.-Background:...
.
Although born and bred in the U.S., Kingmambo raced primarily in England and France for owner Stavros Niarchos
Stavros Niarchos
Stavros Spyros Niarchos was a Greek shipping tycoon, sometimes known as "The Golden Greek." In 1952, Stavros Niarchos built the first supertankers capable of transporting large quantities of oil, and subsequently earned millions of dollars as global demand for his ships increased.- Early life :He...
. Niarchos owned both a U.S. thoroughbred farm, where his mare Miesque
Miesque
Miesque was a champion Thoroughbred racemare, best known as the first horse to win two consecutive Breeders' Cups and racing awards in Europe and America. She was a Group one winner at two, three and four-years-old, for a total of 10 G1 wins. She produced five stakes winners.-Breeding:Miesque was...
was stationed, and a French operation, where he did most of his racing.
1992: Two-Year-Old Season
As a two year old, after winning a six furlongFurlong
A furlong is a measure of distance in imperial units and U.S. customary units equal to one-eighth of a mile, equivalent to 220 yards, 660 feet, 40 rods, or 10 chains. The exact value of the furlong varies slightly among English-speaking countries....
race at Maisons-laffitte Racecourse, Kingmambo placed second in the French Grade I
Graded stakes race
A graded stakes race is a term applied since 1973 by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to thoroughbred horse races in the United States and Canada to describe races that derive their name from the stake, or entry fee, owners must pay...
Prix de la Salamandre
Prix de la Salamandre
The Prix de la Salamandre was a Group 1 flat horse race in France which was open to two-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It was run at Longchamp over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it was scheduled to take place each year in September.-History:The event was established in 1872, and it was...
, the Grade III Prix Thomas Bryon
Prix Thomas Bryon
The Prix Thomas Bryon is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Saint-Cloud over a distance of 1,600 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in October.-History:...
, and the Grade III Prix de Cabourg
Prix de Cabourg
The Prix de Cabourg is a Group 3 flat horse race in France open to two-year-old thoroughbreds. It is run at Deauville over a distance of 1,200 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in late July or early August.-History:...
.
1993: Three-Year-Old Season
At the age of three, ridden by the American, Cash AsmussenCash Asmussen
Cash Asmussen is an American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. Born Brian Keith Asmussen, in 1977 he legally changed his name to "Cash". From a Texas horse racing family, his parents, Keith and Marilyn "Sis" Asmussen, operate a ranch in Laredo, Texas...
, and trained by Francois Boutin
François Boutin
François Boutin was a French Thoroughbred horse trainer. The son of a farmer, he was born in the village of Beaunay in the northerly Seine Maritime département. He began riding horses at a young age and competed in show jumping and cross-country equestrianism...
, he won the Prix Djebel
Prix Djebel
The Prix Djebel is a Group 3 flat horse race in France which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and geldings. It is run at Maisons-Laffitte over a distance of 1,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year in April....
on his debut, beating Zafonic
Zafonic
Zafonic was a European Thoroughbred racehorse bred in Kentucky. He was the 1992 European Champion Two-Year-Old Colt and won the following year's 2,000 Guineas.-Background:...
in an upset. He went on to prove himself to be a genuinely top class colt with three Group On wins in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains
Poule d'Essai des Poulains
The Poule d'Essai des Poulains, sometimes referred to as the French 2,000 Guineas, is a Group 1 flat horse race in France open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts...
, the St. James's Palace Stakes
St. James's Palace Stakes
The St. James's Palace Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile , and it is scheduled to take place each year in June....
and the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp
The Prix du Moulin de Longchamp is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbred colts and fillies aged three years or older...
.
Stud Career
Kingmambo was retired to stud in 1994 and stood at Lane's End FarmLane's End Farm
Lane's End Farm is a thoroughbred race horse breeding farm in Versailles, Kentucky established in 1979. The original land was part of Bosque Bonita Farm which means beautiful woods and was originally owned by Abraham Buford, a Confederate Army General. The land was later bought by leading...
. He was pensioned from stud duties in 2010.
His outstanding progeny include 1999 Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes Thoroughbred horse race held every June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is a 1.5-mile horse race, open to three year old Thoroughbreds. Colts and geldings carry a weight of 126 pounds ; fillies carry 121 pounds...
winner Lemon Drop Kid
Lemon Drop Kid
Lemon Drop Kid is a Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse.-Background:He is among many stakes-winning Thoroughbreds to be descended from Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew. Seattle Slew is the son of, Charming Lassie. Kingmambo was his sire, himself a son of the very important Champion sire Mr...
, 2000 2,000 Guineas winner King's Best
King's Best
Kings Best was an American bred Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 2,000 Guineas.-Background:He was a half brother to the Arc winning Urban Sea - the dam of Sea the Stars and Galileo...
, 2008 2,000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator
Henrythenavigator
Henrythenavigator is an American-bred and Irish-trained Thoroughbred racehorse. He won the 2,000 Guineas, the Irish 2,000 Guineas, the St...
along with multi graded stakes race
Graded stakes race
A graded stakes race is a term applied since 1973 by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to thoroughbred horse races in the United States and Canada to describe races that derive their name from the stake, or entry fee, owners must pay...
winners King Kamehameha, American Boss, Star King Man, Tawqeet, King Cugat, Mambo Twist, El Condor Pasa
El Condor Pasa (horse)
El Condor Pasa was a Japanese racehorse that won the Japan Cup. He became second in Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.- Progeny :Daughters/Sons...
, Divine Proportions, and Voodoo Dancer.