| Owner: 17th Earl of Derby Breeder: 17th Earl of Derby Winnings: 24 Starts: 16 - 2 - 1, $26,294
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Stud Produce STK, Redmere Nursery STK, Beaufort STK,St. George STK, Bretby HCP, Chesterfield STK, St. Ives HCP, Bury St. Edmunds Plate, Snailwell STK, Challenge STK, Abingdon Plate, July STK, Lanwades Plate.
Progeny ASI 8.01f. Died 1931.
Phalaris was the top sprinter 1917 & 1918 when racing was restricted due to World War I. At age two he was rated 9lbs. below filly Champion Fifinella. At 3 he was not up to the classic standard at a mile but did win at over 10f. At age 4 & 5 he was the most formidable of sprinters at 5 and 6 furlongs able to carry 140lbs plus and concede many pounds and win. He is noted to have won at a mile as a 5 year old. Named sire of the 20th Century by Timeform.
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