Owner: William Disney Breeder: Mr. Hunter Winnings: 16 Starts: 5 - 4 - 3
At 3:
Won: Madrid Stakes, Miltown Stakes
2nd: Wellington Stakes, Challenge Stakes
3rd: November Mulgrave Handicap
At 4:
Won: Kildare Stakes, King's Plate, Wellington Stakes (walked over)
2nd: April Challenge Stakes, King's Plate
3rd: King's Plate, September Challenge Stakes
Often referred to as "IRISH Birdcatcher".

Birdcatcher sired:
The Baron: 1845 St Leger
Daniel O Rourke: 1852 Derby
Songstress: 1982 Oaks
Knight of St George: 1854 St Leger
Hebena: 1855 1000 Guineas
Manganese: 1856 1000 Guineas
Warlock: 1856 St Leger
Oxford
Owner Disney ordered destruction when he was unable to cover mare Queen Bee. 1860.
White spotting gave his name to that pattern, "Birdcatcher Spots."
Tail male ancestor of Phalaris, Teddy, Blandford.
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