Son-in-Law (22 April 1911 – 15 May 1941) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and an influential sire, especially for sport horses.
| Son-in-Law | |
|---|---|
 Son-in-Law in a photograph by Frank Griggs | |
| Sire | Dark Ronald |
| Grandsire | Bay Ronald |
| Dam | Mother-in-Law |
| Damsire | Matchmaker |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1911 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | Sir Abe Bailey |
| Owner | Sir Abe Bailey |
| Record | 18: 8-1-1 |
| Earnings | £5,546 |
| Major wins | |
| Goodwood Cup (1914) Jockey Club Cup (1914, 1915) Cesarewitch Handicap (1915) | |
| Awards | |
| Leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland (1924, 1930) | |
| Last updated on 26 July 2007 | |
The National Horseracing Museum says Son-in-Law is "probably the best and most distinguished stayer this country has ever known." [1]
Described as "one of the principal influences for stamina in the modern thoroughbred" in Ulbrich's Peerage of Racehorses, Son-in-Law is seen in the pedigree of many of the top 100 show jumpers, particularly those of Holstein heritage.
In 1924 and 1930, Son-in-Law was the leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland. His progeny include:
- Foxlaw (1922-1935) - won 1927 Ascot Gold Cup
- Straitlace (f. 1921) - won 1924 Epsom Oaks, Coronation Stakes
- Rustom Pasha - extremely important sire in Argentina
- Suzerain (f. 1933) - third in 1937 Jockey Club Cup, Doncaster Cup
- Trimdon (f. 1926) - won 1931-32 Ascot Gold Cup
References
edit- Detailed profile of Son-in-Law at Thoroughbred Heritage
- Son-in-Law's pedigree and partial racing stats
- Son-in-Law's profile at the National Horseracing Museum, Newmarket
- Ulbrich's Peerage of Racehorses
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