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For Sham was the renowned Godolphin Arabian, whose blood flows through the veins of almost very superior thoroughbred. Sham's speed -- like his story -- has become legendary.
- Is the story of the Godolphin Arabian true?
- Who painted the Godolphin Arabian?
- How much is Godolphin worth?
- Who wrote King of the Wind?
- What color was sham king of the wind?
- What does the word Godolphin mean?
- How many horses do Godolphin have?
Is the story of the Godolphin Arabian true?
The Godolphin Arabian (c. 1724–1753), also known as the Godolphin Barb, was an Arabian horse who was one of three stallions that founded the modern Thoroughbred (the others were the Darley Arabian and the Byerley Turk). He was named after his best-known owner, Francis Godolphin, 2nd Earl of Godolphin.
Who painted the Godolphin Arabian?
Thomas Butler (active 1750-55) - The Godolphin Arabian.
How much is Godolphin worth?
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum owns the Godolphin stable. With a net worth estimated by some as high as £14bn but as 'low' as £3bn by other outlets, Sheikh Mohammed's firm has recorded over 5,000 winners worldwide since its inception in 1992.
Who wrote King of the Wind?
King of the Wind is a novel by Marguerite Henry that won the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature in 1949. It was made into a film of the same name in 1990.
What color was sham king of the wind?
He was named "Sham" for the sun, this golden-red stallion born in the Sultan of Morocco's stone stables. Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed.
What does the word Godolphin mean?
Godolphin is the expression of a passion. It began with one man's passion, and continues as one team's success.
How many horses do Godolphin have?
Godolphin trainers Saeed bin Suroor, Charlie Appleby and James Cummings lead a horseracing and breeding operation that involves around 1,000 horses worldwide, all of whom have access to five-star facilities that include private grass and all-weather gallops, swimming pools and equine spas.
