Rory's Jester Explained

Horsename:Rory's Jester
Sire:Crown Jester
Grandsire:Baguette
Dam:Rory's Rocket
Damsire:Roan Rocket
Sex:Colt
Foaled:17 November 1982
Country:Australia
Colour:Chestnut
Breeder:Mr & Mrs L Outtrim
Owner:S Vanian, GD & LA Bignell, BM Outtrim, BD Hayes
Trainer:Colin Hayes
Record:17: 7-6-0
Earnings:A$509,850
Race:Pago Pago Stakes (1985)
Golden Slipper Stakes (1985)
The Black Douglas (1985)
R. N. Irwin Stakes (1986)

Rory's Jester (17 November 1982-27 March 2007) was a notable Australian Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. A chestnut son of Crown Jester from Rory's Rocket (GB) by Roan Rocket, he was trained by Colin Hayes.

Racing career

Some of his major race victories include the 1985 STC Golden Slipper Stakes, STC Pago Pago Stakes and the SAJC R.N. Irwin Stakes. He also finished second (to Hula Chief) in the 1986 VRC Lightning Stakes. Predominantly a speed horse, he won races over sprint distances ranging from 1,000m to 1,200m.

Stud career

Since retiring to stud he became Australian Champion First Season Sire with his first crop of precocious and speedy two-year-olds.[1] His outstanding progeny included Racer's Edge, Chortle, Happy Giggle, Isca and Light Up The World.

Death

Rory's Jester was retired from stud duties in 2005. He was humanely euthanized at Swettenham Stud in Victoria in 2007 at the age of 24.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.racingandsports.com.au/breeding/rsNewsArt.asp?NID=101668 Rory's Jester Dies At Swettenham Stud