Pharis (horse)

Pharis (1936–1957) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse who is "considered one of the greatest French-bred runners of the century," according to Thoroughbred Heritage. Named for the Spartan town of Pharis, he was owned and bred by leading French horseman, Marcel Boussac.

For the mythological figure, see Pharis (mythology).
Pharis
SirePharos
GrandsirePhalaris
DamCarissima
DamsireClarissimus
SexStallion
Foaled1936
CountryFrance
ColourBlack
BreederHaras de Fresnay-le-Buffard
OwnerMarcel Boussac
TrainerAlbert Swann
Record3: 3-0-0
Earnings1,893,675 FF[1]
Major wins
Prix Noailles (1939)
Prix du Jockey Club (1939)
Grand Prix de Paris (1939)
Awards
Leading sire in France (1944)
Last updated on 24 August 2009

Breeding

Pharis was sired by Pharos who also sired "one of the greatest racehorses of the Twentieth Century," Nearco, from Carissima (three wins, second in French Oaks and dam of seven other winners) by Clarissimus.[2][3]

Racing record

Conditioned by English trainer Albert Swann, Pharis was sent to the track at age three. Ridden by English jockey Charlie Elliott, Pharis won all three races entered including the then most prestigious race in France, the Grand Prix de Paris. His 1939 performances were such that a match race was being organized against Blue Peter, winner of England's 2,000 Guineas and Epsom Derby. However, on 3 September World War II broke out and Pharis would never race again.

Stud record

Pharis stood at stud at his owner's Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard in Neuvy-au-Houlme in Orne where he notably sired Ardan in 1940 and whose 1944 performances would be the basis for Pharis earning that year's Leading sire in France title. However, following the German occupation of France the Nazis seized some of the best racehorses in the country including Pharis who was shipped to Germany to be used for breeding at the German National Stud. Following the end of the War in 1945, Pharis was recovered by his owner and returned to stud duty at Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard.

Pharis was a very important and influential sire, producing at least 37 stakeswinners with 56 conditions race wins.[4] In addition to Ardan, who won the 1944 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, other offspring of Pharis include Palencia, Scratch, Philius, Talma and Corejada.

Sons, Ardan, Priam (10 wins and sire) and Cortil were exported to the US; Scratch went to Argentina; Brazil imported six sons, at least three stallions went to South Africa, Talma went to Peru, Damtar was in Australia, Gabador in New Zealand and other sons went to England, Columbia, Italy and Germany.[1]

Pharis died on 27 February 1957.[2]

Pedigree
Pedigree of Pharis (FR), brown or black stallion, 1936
Sire
Pharos
B. 1920		 Phalaris
Br. 1913		 Polymelus Cyllene
Maid Marian
Bromus Sainfoin
Cheery
Scapa Flow
1914		 Chaucer St. Simon
Canterbury Pilgrim
Anchora Love Wisely
Elyholme
Dam
Carissima
B. 1923		 Clarissimus
1913		 Radium Bend Or
Taia
Quintessence St. Frusquin
Margarine
Casquetts
1913		 Captivation Cyllene
Cassis
Charm Morion
Domiduca (Family: 20-a)[5]
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See also

References
  1. Ahnert, Rainer L. (editor in chief), Thoroughbred Breeding of the World, Pozdun Publishing, Germany, 1970
  2. Leicester, Sir Charles, “Bloodstock Breeding”, J.A. Allen & Co, London, 1969
  4. ASB: Pharis (FR) - Stakeswinners Retrieved on 2009-8-24
  5. Morris, Simon; Tesio Power 2000 - Stallions of the World, Syntax Software
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