Horse shoe of the great 19th century racehorse and stallion St Simon
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Enquire nowHorse shoe of the great 19th century racehorse and stallion St Simon mounted around an oil on metal portrait by the artist Rosa Corder (British, 1853-1893),
set on an ebonised & gilt base, the reverse with manuscript inscription ST SIMON, FOALED 1881, BY GALOPIN - ST ANGELA, PAINTED BY ROSA CORDER, 1884
St Simon is amongst the most important stallions in the history of the thoroughbred. Undefeated as a racehorse, he was retired to stud in 1886. He was the leading sire in Britain & Ireland between 1890 and 1896 and 1900 and 1901. He was also leading broodmare sire between 1903 and 1907 and 1916. His progeny won a total of 17 Classic races.