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Orby
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| Foaled: |
1904 |
Died: |
1918 |
| Sire: |
Orme |
Dam: |
Rhoda B |
| Dam Sire: |
Hanover |
Sex: |
Horse |
| Colour: |
Chesnut |
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Breeder(s):
Richard Croker
Trainer(s):
Henry Seymour Persse
James Parkinson
Colonel Frederick McCabe
Owner(s):
Richard Croker
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Description:
Orby was the first horse trained in Northern Ireland to win the Epsom Derby. He was a rangy colt, but did not please all the paddock critics at Epsom, appearing less sleek than his English opponents and with bad feet. However he prevailed by two lengths despite changing his legs and hanging in the final furlong.
The colt also won the Irish Derby in a canter from a stable companion. He broke down and could not be trained for the St Leger . At stud, apart from the 1919 Derby winner Grand Parade, Orby has been remembered for siring a very fast line of sprinters. |
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