Aboyeur

Aboyeur
Sire	Flying Fox
Grandsire	Orme
Dam	Amerique
Damsire	Flying Fox
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1910
Country	France
Colour	Bay
Breeder	Edmond Blanc
Owner	Edmond Blanc
Major wins
Epsom Derby (1913)

Aboyeur (1910–1917) was a Thoroughbred racehorse bred in France. He is best known for winning the 1913 Epsom Derby in a controversial race that involved a dramatic finish and the death of suffragette Emily Davison.

Background

Aboyeur was a bay stallion bred by Edmond Blanc, a prominent French breeder and owner. His sire was Flying Fox, a successful racehorse and sire, and his dam was Amerique, also sired by Flying Fox. Aboyeur was trained in France and had a modest racing career before his notable victory in the Epsom Derby.

1913 Epsom Derby

The 1913 Epsom Derby is one of the most famous and controversial races in the history of British horse racing. Aboyeur, ridden by jockey Edwin Piper, was not among the favorites to win the race. The race is best remembered for the incident involving suffragette Emily Davison, who ran onto the track and was struck by the King's horse, Anmer, leading to her death. In the race itself, Aboyeur finished first in a close and contentious finish. The favorite, Craganour, was initially declared the winner, but after a stewards' inquiry, Aboyeur was awarded the victory due to interference caused by Craganour. This decision remains one of the most debated in Derby history.

Later Career and Legacy

After his Derby win, Aboyeur had a brief racing career with limited success. He was later retired to stud but did not achieve significant success as a sire. Aboyeur's victory in the 1913 Derby remains his most notable achievement and a significant moment in the history of the race.

Related Pages

• Epsom Derby
• Emily Davison
• Flying Fox (horse)
• Craganour
• Edmond Blanc