The late sprinter Dayjur (Danzig–Gold Beauty, by Mr. Prospector), European Horse of the Year in 1990, is the first horse to be inducted into the QIPCO British Champions Series Hall of Fame by public vote. The Shadwell runner won the majority of the votes over Black Caviar (Aus) (Bel Esprit {Aus}), Lochsong (GB) (Song {GB}) and Moorestyle (GB) (Manacle {GB}). Trained by Dick Hern and ridden by Willie Carson, the $1.65-million 1988 Keeneland July yearling rattled off consecutive victories in the G2 Temple S. at Sandown Park, G2 King's Stand at Royal Ascot, G1 Nunthorpe at York, G1 Sprint Cup at Haydock Park and finally the G1 Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp in his championship 3-year-old season.
Angus Gold, Racing Manager to Sheikh Hamdan's Shadwell operation, said of the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint runner-up, “All of us at Shadwell are thrilled to hear that Dayjur has been voted into the QIPCO British Champion Series Hall of Fame to join some of the greats of our business, both equine and human.
“He was an outstanding racehorse and it will be a huge thrill to Sheikh Hamdan's family to see him honoured in this way. We are very grateful for this award.”
Dayjur's connections will receive a specially commissioned medal, designed by Asprey and unique within British racing to mark the achievement. This medal will be on display as part of the Hall of Fame exhibition at QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse on Oct. 16. As part of the Class of 2021, Dayjur joins inaugural inductees Frankel (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) and Lestor Piggott, trainer Vincent O'Brien and 1970s superstars Brigadier Gerard (GB) (Queen's Hussar {GB}), Mill Reef (Never Bend), and Nijinsky II (Northern Dancer). There will be more inductions announced prior to QIPCO British Champions Day.
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