The following thoroughbred horses play a large part in the lineage of the horses of Angrove Stud.

Gunner B: Thoroughbred Lineage at Angrove Stud

Angrove Stud in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire, is set in beautiful park land in the North East of England. Leafy with enclosed woodland and meadows; secure stock fencing, and green pastures: Angrove Stud is the ideal setting to relax a mare ready for stud. Our facilities are safe and comprehensive. Our visiting mares receive the highest standard of attention and care.

 

Gunner B

1973  2003

Peter Hockenhull, manager of the Shade Oak Stud in Shropshire said in Gunner B's obituary:
"Gunner B was trained by Henry Cecil to win the 1978 Eclipse Stakes at the age of five and he finished out of the first three in just six of his 33 starts."

"He was remarkable for his resilience and that's certainly a trait he has passed on down the line."

"As a racehorse he won five Group races in a year so when people talk about 'iron horses' nowadays they shouldn't forget him."

"He was a really tough, genuine horse who excelled when conditions proved too much for his rivals. I think he won over all the serious doubters in the end thanks to the pressure of his success and he produced the goods year after year."

As well as Red Marauder and Royal Gait, he has produced the likes of Red Striker, Bobby Grant, Gunner Welburn, Barrow Drive and talented novice hurdler Iris's Gift.

 

Breeder: Mr. T. Barratt
  Winnings: 33 Starts: 15 - 5 - 7, $310,908

Won: Eclipse S.(GB-G1), Prince of Wales' S.(GB-G2), Brigadier Gerard S.(GB-G3), Earl of Sefton S.(GB-G3), Diomed S.(G3)

Sire of 14 stakes winners including 1987-1988 European highweighted older horse Royal Gait.
Died of heart failure on January 18, 2003 at Shade Oak Stud in England.

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