Wrath of Titans is an Irish bred racehorse that won the Guinness Kerry National in 2016.
Wrath of Titans | |
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Sire | Oscar |
Grandsire | Sadlers Wells |
Dam | Glen Empress |
Damsire | Lancastrian |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 20 April 2009 |
Country | Ireland |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | William O'Gorman |
Owner | Gigginstown House Stud |
Trainer | Gordon Elliot |
Record | 24: 6-2-4 |
Earnings | £128,403 |
Major wins | |
Kerry National (2016) | |
Last updated on 6 October 2016 |
The horse was bred by William O'Gorman at Holycross, Co. Tipperary. He was sired by Oscar and is out of the Lancastrian mare Glen Empress. He is a half-brother to Irish Grand National winner Thunder And Roses.[citation needed]
His dam has also produced Black Type performers; Shirley Casper (Grade 2 winner, Grade 1 placed), Oligarch Society and Lonesome Dove.[citation needed]
Wrath of Titans won the 2016 Kerry National by 5 lengths for trainer Gordon Elliot and amateur lady jockey Lisa O'Neill and returned at odds of 7/1. [1]
He was sold at the Goffs Land Rover Sale as a 3-year-old, bought by Gordon Elliot for Gigginstown House Stud.[2]
After sustaining an injury in the Cork National Chase the horse was humanely euthanised.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Wrath of Titans takes Kerry National for Gordon Elliott and Lisa O'Neill". Irish Times. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "2012 Land Rover Sale Topper Wins Kerry National". Goffs Ireland. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ^ "Wrath of Titans Record". Racing Post. Retrieved 16 February 2017.