Nasram

Nasram
Sire	Nasrullah
Grandsire	Nearco
Dam	La Mirambule
Damsire	Coaraze
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1960
Country	United States
Colour	Bay
Breeder	Howell E. Jackson
Owner	Howell E. Jackson
Trainer	Etienne Pollet Ernest Fellows
Record	16:3-?-?
Major wins
Prix du Lys (1963) King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (1964)

Nasram (1960 – after 1970), also known as Nasram II, was an American-bred Thoroughbred race horse and sire who was trained in the United States and France. His early career was undistinguished but in July 1964 he recorded an upset win over Santa Claus in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Nasram was retired from racing at the end of the season and stood as a breeding stallion in America and Germany.

Background

Nasram was a bay horse bred in Kentucky by his owners Mr and Mrs Howell E. Jackson. He was sired by Nasrullah who was the Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland in 1951^[1] and went on to become the Leading sire in North America on five occasions.^[2] Nasram's dam, La Mirambule won the Prix Vermeille in 1952 and was later bought by the Jackson's and exported to America.

Racing career

1962: two-year-old season

As a two-year-old, Nasram was trained in the United States, but failed to win.^[3]

1963: three-year-old season

Nasram was sent to Europe to be trained by Etienne Pollet at Chantilly. He won the Prix du Lys but appeared to be just below top class.^[3]

1964: four-year-old season

As a four-year-old, Nasram was moved to the stable of the Australian-born Ernie Fellows. In July he was sent to England to contest the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot Racecourse. The Epsom Derby winner Santa Claus started favourite at odds of 2/13, with only Nasram and two others opposing him. Ridden by Bill Pyers Nasram appeared well-suited by the hard ground and led from the start. He was never seriously challenged and recorded one of the biggest upsets in British racing history in winning by two lengths from Santa Claus,^[4] with Royal Avenue a further four lengths away in third. The King George was Nasram's only win in eight starts in 1964. In October he was unplaced behind Prince Royal and Santa Claus.^[3]

Assessment

Nasram was awarded a rating of 125 by Timeform in 1964.^[5]

In their book A Century of Champions, John Randall and Tony Morris rated Nasram the worst horse ever to win the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, describing him as a "faint-hearted front-runner who capitulated when challenged".^[6]

Stud record

Nasram had some success as a stallion. He sired the 1970 Everglades Stakes winner Naskra, who went on to be a successful stallion. He was also the sire of the German champion Athenagoras who won the Deutsches Derby, Aral-Pokal and Grosser Preis von Baden.^[6]

Pedigree

Pedigree of Nasram (USA), bay stallion, 1960^[7]
Sire Nasrullah (GB) 1940	Nearco (ITY) 1935	Pharos	Phalaris
		Pharos	Scapa Flow
		Nogara	Havresac
		Nogara	Catnip
	Mumtaz Begum (FR) 1932	Blenheim II	Blandford
		Blenheim II	Malva
		Mumtaz Mahal	The Tetrarch
		Mumtaz Mahal	Lady Josephine
Dam La Mirambule (FR) 1949	Coaraze (FR) 1942	Tourbillon	Ksar
		Tourbillon	Durban
		Corrida	Coronach
		Corrida	Zariba
	La Futaie (FR) 1937	Gris Perle	Brabant
		Gris Perle	Mauve
		La Futelaye	Collaborator
		La Futelaye	La Francaise (Family 11-d)^[8]

References

↑ "Leading Sires of Great Britain and Ireland". Tbheritage.com. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
↑ "Leading Sires of America". Tbheritage.com. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
1 2 3 Mortimer, Roger; Onslow, Richard; Willett, Peter (1978). Biographical Encyclopedia of British Flat Racing. Macdonald and Jane’s. ISBN 0-354-08536-0.
↑ "American colt wins". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. 18 July 1964. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
↑ Morris, Tony; Randall, John (1990). Horse Racing: Records, Facts, Champions(Third Edition). Guinness Publishing. ISBN 0-85112-902-1.
1 2 Morris, Tony; Randall, John (1999). A Century of Champions. Portway Press,. ISBN 1-901570-15-0.
↑ Hugh McMahon. "Nasram". Sporthorse-data.com. Retrieved 2012-06-17.
↑ "Flight - Family 11-d". Bloodlines.net. Retrieved 2012-06-17.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes winners

1951 Supreme Court 1952 Tulyar 1953 Pinza 1954 Aureole 1955 Vimy 1956 Ribot 1957 Montaval 1958 Ballymoss 1959 Alcide 1960 Aggressor 1961 Right Royal 1962 Match 1963 Ragusa 1964 Nasram 1965 Meadow Court 1966 Aunt Edith ♥ 1967 Busted 1968 Royal Palace 1969 Park Top ♥ 1970 Nijinsky 1971 Mill Reef 1972 Brigadier Gerard 1973 Dahlia ♥ 1974 Dahlia ♥ 1975 Grundy 1976 Pawneese 1977 The Minstrel 1978 Ile de Bourbon 1979 Troy 1980 Ela-Mana-Mou 1981 Shergar 1982 Kalaglow 1983 Time Charter ♥ 1984 Teenoso 1985 Petoski 1986 Dancing Brave 1987 Reference Point 1988 Mtoto 1989 Nashwan 1990 Belmez 1991 Generous 1992 St Jovite 1993 Opera House 1994 King's Theatre 1995 Lammtarra 1996 Pentire 1997 Swain 1998 Swain 1999 Daylami 2000 Montjeu 2001 Galileo 2002 Golan 2003 Alamshar 2004 Doyen 2005 Azamour 2006 Hurricane Run 2007 Dylan Thomas 2008 Duke of Marmalade 2009 Conduit 2010 Harbinger 2011 Nathaniel 2012 Danedream ♥ 2013 Novellist 2014 Taghrooda ♥ 2015 Postponed 2016 Highland Reel

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