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Introduction

Sea the Stars is one of those horses with an iconic name, one that is very easy to remember. The fact that the majority of its successes as a racehorse came in a single year, too, is pretty impressive. Having appeared on the scene in 2008, it went on to win a glut of trophies from 2008 to 2009. Proving itself to be among the finest in the business, the incredible Sea the Stars became a horse well worth remembering for years to come on the horse racing circuit.

Career Summary

It’s first season as a two-year-old was hugely impressive, seeing it pick up impressive finishes at the likes of Curragh and Leopardstown. However, it’s main 2-year-old achievement was to come away with the Beresford Stakes in 2008. This was to be the start of the next year of success that made Sea the Stars become a sensation among racing fans and casual observers.

In 2009, it picked up an incredible range of successes after riding a suitably perfect campaign as a three-year-old. With six Group I races won within a six-month stretch, it took the likes of the English Classic and the French Classic among others.

Indeed, it’s described by many as being the finest modern racing season in recent history. Such was its precision and utter dominance for that single year, that afterward things came to a relative halt for the horse.

Afterward, it was rated with a Timeform rating of 140 – the 7^th highest in the history of the entire sport. In 2009, it was retired and moved into a successful studding career.

Achievements & Highlights

Wins – Beresford Stakes (2008), 2000 Guineas (2009), Epsom Derby (2009), Eclipse Stakes (2009), International Stakes (2009), Irish Champion Stakes (2009), Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2009).

Associations – Christopher Tsui John Oxx.

Earnings – £4.4m.

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