Macón (horse)
Macón was an undefeated Argentinian Thoroughbred racehorse.
| Macón | |
|---|---|
 Macón | |
| Sire | Sandal |
| Grandsire | William the Third |
| Dam | Bourgogne |
| Damsire | Your Majesty |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1922 |
| Country | Argentina |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Haras Ojo de Agua |
| Owner | Caballeriza Don Alfonso |
| Trainer | Naciano Moreno |
| Record | 15: 15–0–0 |
| Earnings | 446,634 pesos |
| Major wins | |
| Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos (1925) Gran Premio Nacional (1925) | |
| Awards | |
| Argentinian Champion Three-Year-Old Male (1925) Argentinian Champion Older Male (1926) | |
Background
Macón was bred by Haras Ojo de Agua and foaled in 1922.[1] He was sold as a two-year-old in 1924 and was purchased at a high price by Jorge Mitre for his Stud Don Alfonso.[2]
Racing career
Macón was undefeated in 15 starts.
Macón debuted in February 1925, winning a 900-meter race.[2]
In the 1925 Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, Macón set a record for the race of 3:06,[3] which lasted for many years.[2]
He won the 1926 Gran Premio de Honor by multiple lengths in a time of 3:42.[4]
Macón broke the earnings record in Argentina by winning the 1926 Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini with earnings of 404,623 pesos.[5]
Stud record
Macón was acquired by Haras Argentino to stand at stud.[6] He continued to stand at stud there for the rest of his stud career, and died there in 1945.[1]
Macón peaked on the Argentine sire list in 1933 at fifth. In 1946, he was the leading broodmare sire in Argentina and ranked second in 1944.[1] Macón was the damsire of Filon and Seductor.[2]
Pedigree
| Sire Sandal (GB) |
William the Third (GB) | St. Simon (GB) | Galopin (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Angela (GB) | |||
| Gravity (GB) | Wisdom (GB) | ||
| Enigma (GB) | |||
| Lindal (GB) | Kendal (GB) | Bend Or (GB) | |
| Windermere (GB) | |||
| Sunrise (GB) | Springfield (GB) | ||
| Sunray (GB) | |||
| Dam Bourgogne (ARG) |
Your Majesty (GB) | Persimmon (GB) | St. Simon (GB) |
| Perdita (GB) | |||
| Yours (ITY) | Melton (GB) | ||
| Your Grace (GB) | |||
| Albilla (ARG) | Gay Hermit (GB) | Hermit (GB) | |
| Doll Tearsheet (GB) | |||
| Nesta (GB) | Galopin (GB) | ||
| Crediton (GB) |
Macón is inbred 3S × 4D to St. Simon, meaning St. Simon appears in the fourth generation on both the sire and dam's side of the pedigree. Macón is also inbred to Galopin 4S × 4D x 5D.
References
- "Macon (horse)". American Classic Pedigrees. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- "Macon". Argentine Thoroughbred Gallery. Archived from the original on 2006-10-14.
- "El Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini". Caras y Caretas. 1925-11-21.
- "Lo más destacado de los deportes". Caras y Caretas. 1926-10-09.
- "Lo más destacado de los deportes". Caras y Caretas. 1926-11-20.
- ""Argentine Star for Stud"". Daily Racing Form. 1927-04-01. p. 16.