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Galileo was elected to the QIPCO UK Champions Hall of Fame


Galileo won the Battle of Derby | QIPCO British Champion Series Hall of Fame

The deceased Galileo (Ire) (Sadler’s Wells), winner of the 2001 G1 Derby, inducted into the QIPCO British Champion Hall of Fame (video) through a public vote. He beat his half-brother who won in Derby Sea The Stars (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}) and Derby winner 1981 Shergar (GB) (Great Grandson {GB}). The public was invited to vote for the three Derby winners in recognition of the Queen’s special year of Platinum Celebration. Weekend celebrations at the Jubilee Year Center include the G1 Cazoo Derby on June 4.

Susan Magnier, Galileo’s co-owner throughout his racing career, said, “We are delighted to hear that Galileo has been introduced in [the] QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame. He is a very special horse to everyone here at Coolmore and Ballydoyle and hopefully his legacy will continue for many years to come.

“With the year in particular being the Queen’s Platinum Year, we are delighted as the panel focuses on the Derby winners for the shortlist and the public vote has seen Galileo pre-selected. two other Epsom football teams in Sea The Stars and Shergar. ”

Also the winner of the G1 Ireland and G1 Derby King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S., the greatest part of Galileo’s legacy was an outstanding male, one male and one female. The former Coolmore partner runner-up has been 12 times Champion Sire in the UK and Ireland to date. In addition, he holds the international record for a Group/Class 1 winner with 93 and the international record for a black winner with 353.

His greatest racer, 14 vs 14 undefeated Frankel (GB), received his first championship sire title from Galileo in 2021. Galileo is euthanised July last year.

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