Shaamit
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Shaamit was an Irish-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred
race horse
, winner of the Epsom Derby
in 1996.
Shaamit was foaled on 11 February 1993 and was sired by Mtoto
, winner of the Eclipse Stakes
in 1987 and 1988 and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 1988. Shaamit's dam Shomoose was by the sprinter Habitat.
Shaamit was trained throughout his career by William Haggas at Newmarket. He was ridden by Michael Hills in four of his six races, including both of his victories, and in his other two races by Pat Eddery
.
on his first appearance of the season. He was the second horse in consecutive years to win the Derby on his seasonal debut, following Lammtarra
in 1995. He won the Derby by 1 lengths from Dushyantor, with Shantou a further 1 lengths back in third. Shaamit's starting price was 12 to 1.
In his three subsequent races he was beaten into third behind Pentire
and Classic Cliche in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, finished fourth behind Timarida in the Irish Champion Stakes
and finished seventh behind Helissio
in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
.
where he died of colic on 7 April 2001. His son Bollin Eric won the St. Leger
in 2002.
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...
race horse
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...
, winner of the Epsom Derby
Epsom Derby
The Derby Stakes, popularly known as The Derby, internationally as the Epsom Derby, and under its present sponsor as the Investec Derby, is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies...
in 1996.
Shaamit was foaled on 11 February 1993 and was sired by Mtoto
Mtoto
Mtoto was a racehorse foaled in 1983. He recovered so well from the foot problems which dogged his early career that when he went to stud, he did so as the winner of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and double winner of both the Eclipse Stakes and Prince of Wales's Stakes. He very...
, winner of the Eclipse Stakes
Eclipse Stakes
The Eclipse Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Sandown Park over a distance of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 7 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in early July.-History:The event is named after Eclipse, a...
in 1987 and 1988 and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 1988. Shaamit's dam Shomoose was by the sprinter Habitat.
Shaamit was trained throughout his career by William Haggas at Newmarket. He was ridden by Michael Hills in four of his six races, including both of his victories, and in his other two races by Pat Eddery
Pat Eddery
Patrick James John "Pat" Eddery is a former flat racing jockey. Pat's father Jimmy Eddery was a jockey, as is his brother Paul Eddery.-Career:...
.
Racing career
Winner of the second of his two starts at two in 1995, Shaamit won the 1996 Epsom Derby1996 Epsom Derby
The 1996 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday June 8, 1996. It was the 217th running of the Derby, and it was won by Shaamit. The winner was ridden by Michael Hills and trained by William Haggas...
on his first appearance of the season. He was the second horse in consecutive years to win the Derby on his seasonal debut, following Lammtarra
Lammtarra
Lammtarra was an undefeated Thoroughbred racehorse who won three Group One races in 1995 and was voted the Cartier Three-Year-Old European Champion Colt...
in 1995. He won the Derby by 1 lengths from Dushyantor, with Shantou a further 1 lengths back in third. Shaamit's starting price was 12 to 1.
In his three subsequent races he was beaten into third behind Pentire
Pentire
Pentire is a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.-Background:Pentire was bred by Lord Halifax, he was purchased for 54,000 guineas by Mollers Racing, the racing stable Trust of brothers Eric and Budgie Moller.-Racing career:...
and Classic Cliche in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, finished fourth behind Timarida in the Irish Champion Stakes
Irish Champion Stakes
The Irish Champion Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Leopardstown over a distance of 1 mile and 2 furlongs , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.-History:The event was established in 1976, and...
and finished seventh behind Helissio
Helissio
Helissio is a Thoroughbred racehorse sired by Fairy King and a grandson of Northern Dancer. Owned by the Spanish businessman Enrique Sarasola, he was voted the European Horse of the Year for 1996...
in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe is a Group 1 flat horse race in France which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Longchamp over a distance of 2,400 metres , and it is scheduled to take place each year, usually on the first Sunday in October.Popularly referred to as the...
.
Retirement and Progeny
He was retired to the National Stud where in 1998 he became the first European horse to serve as a shuttle stallion to South Africa. http://www.nationalstud.co.uk/about-History.asp He subsequently moved to Scarvagh House Stud in Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
where he died of colic on 7 April 2001. His son Bollin Eric won the St. Leger
St. Leger Stakes
The St. Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain which is open to three-year-old thoroughbred colts and fillies. It is run at Doncaster over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 132 yards , and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.Established in 1776, the St. Leger...
in 2002.