Monterosso (horse)
| Monterosso | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Dubawi |
| Grandsire | Dubai Millennium |
| Dam | Porto Roca |
| Damsire | Barathea |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 14 February 2007 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Darley Stud |
| Owner |
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Godolphin Racing |
| Trainer |
Mark Johnston Mahmoud Al Zarooni |
| Record | 16: 7-2-1 |
| Earnings | £4,780,239 (1 April 2012) |
| Major wins | |
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King Edward VII Stakes (2010) Dubai City of Gold (2011) Dubai World Cup (2012) |
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Monterosso (foaled 2007) is a British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse. He was originally trained in Britain, where he won three handicap races and the King Edward VII Stakes as a three-year-old in 2010. After being moved to the United Arab Emirates he recorded his most important success when he won the Dubai World Cup on 31 March 2012.
Monterosso, a dark-coated bay horse with a white sock on his right hind foot, was bred in England by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Darley Stud. He was originally registered as being owned by Sheikh Mohammed's son Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum and was sent into training with Mark Johnston at Middleham, North Yorkshire.
Monterosso's sire, Dubawi won the Irish 2000 Guineas and the Prix Jacques le Marois before going on to a successful stud career, siring winners including Makfi (2000 Guineas) and Poet's Voice (Queen Elizabeth II Stakes). His dam, Porto Roca, was a successful Australian racehorse, winning the Coolmore Classic in 2001.
Monterosso began his racing career by finishing unplaced in a maiden race on the Polytrack surface at Wolverhampton Racecourse in November 2009. In the winter he was campaigned on the all-weather track at Lingfield, finishing second in a maiden on 15 January and then recording his first win in a similar event eight days later. On 6 February he carried top weight of 133 pounds and won a one mile handicap race at the same venue.
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