ILHEUS (USA) ch. H, 1978
DP = 12-9-16-1-12 (50) DI = 1.38 CD = 0.16 Career Earnings: Unraced
Owner: Dashmesh Stud Farm Breeder: Nelson Bunker Hunt State Bred: KY
The first son of Northern Dancer to be imported to India. Ilheus was an unraced twin son of Epsom Oaks winner Homeward Bound II. He became one of India's premier stallions and is a profound source of stamina in the country, since then he has become a top broodmare sire as well. An extremely masculine horse who despite being a twin stood at 15.3 Hands. Died due to infirmities of old age in June 2003, a great horse may his soul rest in peace.