Princequillo (1940–1964) was a Thoroughbred racehorse conceived in France and born in Ireland. He is known for his performances in long-distance races and his successes as a sire.
Background His sire, Prince Rose, stood at the Haras de Cheffreville stud farm in France and was mated to the mare Cosquilla. When World War II broke out, the pregnant mare was shipped to Ireland, where she gave birth to Princequillo. Considering the danger of German bombing and the likelihood that there would be no racing for some considerable time, Cosquilla's owners shipped her and her colt to the United States.Princequillo Retrieved 30 May 2009
Racing career In July 1942, Princequillo made his American racing debut. After a few races, he was purchased by Boone Hall Stable, owned by Prince Dimitri Djordjadze of Georgia and his American-born wife, Audrey Emery. They placed him under the care of future Hall of Fame trainer Horatio Luro. Princequillo won several important races at longer distances. He broke the Saratoga Race Course record for 1¾ miles and his performances were such that he is considered to be the best long-distance runner, with the exception of Kelso, in American racing history.
Stud career Retired after his four-year-old racing season, Princequillo was purchased by Arthur B. Hancock and sent to the Hancock family's Ellerslie Stud in Albemarle County, Virginia and later to their Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky. At stud, he sired 64 stakes winners and became one of the most important large-heart-producer stallions. +FoaledNameSexMajor Wins/Achievements1947Hill PrinceStallionAmerican Horse of the Year1952Misty MornMareAmerican Champion Three-Year-Old Filly (1955), U.S. Champion Handicap Female1954Round TableStallionAmerican Horse of the Year1956QuillMareAmerican Champion Two-Year-Old Filly (1958) Princequillo was the Leading sire in North America for 1957 and 1958 and Leading broodmare sire from 1966 through 1970 and again in 1972 and 1973. Among his daughters' progeny are Mill Reef, Fort Marcy, High Echelon, Triple Crown winner Secretariat, and Secretariat's chief rival Sham. His son Prince John was Leading broodmare sire in 1979, 1980, 1982 and 1986. Princequillo's descendants include Secretariat, Triple Crown Winner in 1973; Triple Crown winners Seattle Slew and American Pharoah; and U.S. Horse of the Year winners A.P. Indy, All Along, California Chrome, Cigar, Cody's Wish, Flightline, John Henry, Lady's Secret, and Zenyatta. He garnered the nickname Mr. Fixit at stud thanks to his ability to sire foals with good conformation and soundness.
Princequillo died of a heart attack in 1964 and is buried at Claiborne Farm.
Sire line tree
PrincequilloDarley Arabian Sire Line: St Simon BranchJumpers: Darley Arabian Sire LineAmerican Classic Pedigree: PrincequilloPedigree Time Machine: Princequillo Hill PrinceHall of Fame: Hill PrinceAmerican Classic Pedigree: Hill Prince Royal Living Prince SimonAmerican Classic Pedigree: Prince Simon Prince Regent Prince Hill DedicateAmerican Classic Pedigree: Dedicate Prince JohnAmerican Classic Pedigree: Prince John Speak JohnAmerican Classic Pedigree: Speak John VerbatimAmerican Classic Pedigree: Verbatim SummingAmerican Classic Pedigree Alphabatim Hold Your Peace Text Stage Door JohnnyAmerican Classic Pedigree: Stage Door Johnny One On The Aisle Johnny D Johnnys Image Open Call Southern Sultan Silent ScreenAmerican Classic Pedigree: Silent Screen Protagonist Lefty Transworld The Hague Winton Lonesome Glory Round TableHall of Fame: Round TableAmerican Classic Pedigree: Round Table Baldric Without Fear Irish Ball Kyoei Promise Duel Advocator He's A Smoothie Poker Table Play TelescopioBrazil: A leading country for "outcross" in international breeding. Dignitas King's Bishop Upper Case Royal Glint Targowice McAdam Prince Mab Tipperary Fixer Let's Go Tarquin ApalacheeAmerican Classic Pedigree: Apalachee High Counsel K One King HalelHalel, to Stand at Stud in 2025 at University of Florida Cellini Flirting Around Wolf PowerSouth African Star Wolf Power Dead Northern WolfNorthern Wolf Dies From Heart Attack King Pellinore Easy Gallop Uncle Merlin Take Your Place Artaius Osumi Roch Banquet Table Prince Blessed Old Bob Bowers John HenryHall of Fame: John HenryAmerican Classic Pedigree: John Henry Brave Lad Earldom
Pedigree
References
A history of Princequillo by Ellen Parker Stonerside Stable profile of Princequillo
External links Pedigree for Princequillo Pedigree for Prince John and stats Pedigree for Secretariat and stats Pedigree and racing stats for Seattle Slew Pedigree and racing stats for A.P. Indy Pedigree and racing stats for Cigar Pedigree and racing stats for Prince John