Bolivar (ARG)
1886 – c. 1910
Earl Clifden (GB) x Rosa (ARG), by Wisdom (GB)
Family 3-h
1886 – c. 1910
Earl Clifden (GB) x Rosa (ARG), by Wisdom (GB)
Family 3-h
Bolivar was the first Argentine Classic winner produced from a family that has had marked influence on Argentine breeding. He was one of the best racehorses of his own crop but did not pass his own fine qualities on with any consistency.
Race record
Complete record unavailable
1889:
As an individual
A rangy bay horse, Bolivar had an excellent shoulder and a strong hip.
As a stallion
Bolivar does not appear to have had any significant influence on Thoroughbred breeding although he did sire some winners.
Connections
Bolivar was bred by Haras La Curamalán, the breeding operation of Eduardo Casey and Santiago Casey. He was owned by Gilberto Lerena's Caballeriza Oriental and was trained by M. Velázquez. He stood at Carlos Luro's Haras Nacional. His last foals were registered in 1911.
Pedigree notes
Bolivar is inbred 4x5 to two-time English champion sire Melbourne. He was the second Gran Premio Nacional winner sired by Earl Clifden, who also sired the 1887 winner, Condesa. He is a half brother to Friolera (by St. Honorat), dead-heat winner of the 1898 Gran Premio Selección (Argentine Oaks) and dam of 1909 Gran Premio Nacional winner Ajo (by Buenos Aires). In addition, Bolivar is a half brother to Rosa Bonheur (by Orbit), dam of 1908 Polla de Potrancas (Argentine One Thousand Guineas) and Gran Premio Selección winner Rubicela (by Acheron). Rubicela, in turn, produced Mi Reina (by Saint Wolf), a stakes winner in Uruguay.
Rosa, the dam of Bolivar, was imported to Argentina in utero. She was by the good late 19th-century sire Wisdom out of the Blair Athol mare Tears, who arrived in Argentina in 1882. Tears, in turn, was produced from Niobe, a daughter of Loup-Garou.
Fun facts
Last updated: May 1, 2021
Race record
Complete record unavailable
1889:
- Won Gran Premio Nacional (Argentine Derby) (ARG, 2500m, Palermo)
- Won Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini (ARG, 3000mT, San Isidro)
As an individual
A rangy bay horse, Bolivar had an excellent shoulder and a strong hip.
As a stallion
Bolivar does not appear to have had any significant influence on Thoroughbred breeding although he did sire some winners.
Connections
Bolivar was bred by Haras La Curamalán, the breeding operation of Eduardo Casey and Santiago Casey. He was owned by Gilberto Lerena's Caballeriza Oriental and was trained by M. Velázquez. He stood at Carlos Luro's Haras Nacional. His last foals were registered in 1911.
Pedigree notes
Bolivar is inbred 4x5 to two-time English champion sire Melbourne. He was the second Gran Premio Nacional winner sired by Earl Clifden, who also sired the 1887 winner, Condesa. He is a half brother to Friolera (by St. Honorat), dead-heat winner of the 1898 Gran Premio Selección (Argentine Oaks) and dam of 1909 Gran Premio Nacional winner Ajo (by Buenos Aires). In addition, Bolivar is a half brother to Rosa Bonheur (by Orbit), dam of 1908 Polla de Potrancas (Argentine One Thousand Guineas) and Gran Premio Selección winner Rubicela (by Acheron). Rubicela, in turn, produced Mi Reina (by Saint Wolf), a stakes winner in Uruguay.
Rosa, the dam of Bolivar, was imported to Argentina in utero. She was by the good late 19th-century sire Wisdom out of the Blair Athol mare Tears, who arrived in Argentina in 1882. Tears, in turn, was produced from Niobe, a daughter of Loup-Garou.
Fun facts
- Bolivar was named for Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan military and political leader known as “the Liberator” for his roles in leading independence movements in several South American countries that had been part of the Spanish Empire.
Last updated: May 1, 2021