Silk for Roberto

Roberto

Age:
1969 - Horse
Status:
Deceased
Pedigree:
Hail to Reason - Bramalea by Nashua
Owner(s):
John W. Galbreath
Trainer:
Vincent O'Brien
Bred:
Kentucky, US by John W. Galbreath
Rating:
7.83/10

Roberto is a 1969 horse that was born in 1969 and raced in 1972. He was sired by Hail to Reason out of the Nashua mare Bramalea. He was trained by Vincent O'Brien and raced for John W. Galbreath, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by John W. Galbreath. Roberto has raced at Epsom-GB, with wins at Epsom-GB, . His stakes wins include wins in the 1972 Benson and Hedges Gold Cup (G1), and the 1972 Epsom Derby (G1).

Roberto - Race Results, Speed Figures, and Past Performances
Date Finish (speed) Fin Trk Distance Surface Race 1st (HRN Speed fig) Finish (HRN Speed) 2nd 3rd Time
1st YOR 1 5/16 m Turf 1972 Benson and Hedges Gold Cup (G1) Roberto Brigadier Gerard
Gold Rod
Brigadier Gerard Gold Rod
1st EPS 1 1/2m Turf 1972 Epsom Derby (G1) Roberto Rheingold
Pentland Firth
Rheingold Pentland Firth
*Indicates preliminary speed figures

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