Le Fabuleux (FR)
1961 – July 8, 1985
Wild Risk (FR) x Anguar (FR), by Verso II (FR)
Family 13-c
1961 – July 8, 1985
Wild Risk (FR) x Anguar (FR), by Verso II (FR)
Family 13-c
Bred for stamina top and bottom, Le Fabuleux showed ability at two but was predictably better at 3 when he stretched out to classic distances. A successful sire in his native France, he was among the international stallions brought to Claiborne Farm by Bull Hancock and did more than enough to justify his importation. His long-term mark on American pedigrees has been as the broodmare sire of Unbridled, a notable classic influence.
Race record
11 starts, 8 wins, 1 second, 0 thirds, US$294,300 (converted from French earnings)
1963:
1964:
1965:
Honors
As an individual
A massive, handsome golden chestnut, Le Fabuleux stood nearly 17 hands. He was heavily muscled for a tall colt and tended to be over-heavy in front. He lacked a sharp turn of foot but had a high cruising speed and a long stride.
As a stallion
According to records kept by The Jockey Club, Le Fabuleux sired 208 winners (46.2%) and 41 stakes winners (9.1%) from 450 named foals. He tended to pass on his height, his massive build, and his stamina. He is a Professional chef-de-race in the Roman-Miller dosage system.
Sire rankings
Per the American Racing Manual (Daily Racing Form) series:
Per Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World (2006, Churchill, Reichard, and Rogers):
Notable progeny
Beau Charmeur (FR), Ben Fab (CAN), Bourbon (FR), Dauphin Fabuleux (CAN), Effervescing (USA), Gana Facil (USA), Lalika (FR), Meneval (USA), The Bart (USA)
Notable progeny of daughters
Cahill Road (USA), Chief Singer (IRE), Daacha (NZ), Fuji Kiseki (JPN), Ginger Brink (FR), Joyeux Danseur (USA), Le Glorieux (GB), Manila (USA), Miss Marena (VEN), Mrs. Penny (USA), Nastique (USA), St Hilarion (USA), Stately Don (USA), Unbridled (USA), Zilzal (USA)
Connections
Le Fabuleux was bred and owned by Madame Guy Weisweiller. He was trained by William Head. He entered stud in France in 1966, standing there through 1971. Following the 1971 season, he was imported to the United States and syndicated at a reported valuation of $2.08 million. He stood at Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky, for the remainder of his stud career
Pedigree notes
Le Fabuleux is outcrossed through five generations. He is a half brother to Baloo (by Prince Bio), third dam of Argentine Group 3 winners Caramel and Fabulous. His dam, Anguar, was a winner in France and a stakes winner in Morocco and is a half sister to four-time French stakes winner Americ (by Nosca). The next dam, La Rochelle (by Easton) never raced but is a half sister to 1953 Washington, D.C., International winner and important sire Worden II (by Wild Risk); to French stakes winner and three-time Australian champion sire Wilkes (by Court Martial); to Mahan (by Avenger), a good stakes winner in France and winner of the 1956 Washington, D.C., International; and to Net (by Clarion), winner of the 1961 Prix Jacques le Marois.
Sans Tares (by Sind), the third dam of Le Fabuleux, was sent to the United States as a yearling but failed to win in three starts as a juvenile before being repatriated to France. Her dam Tara (by Teddy) won the 1935 Prix Quincey and also produced the good French stakes winner Norseman (by Umidwar).
Fun facts
Last updated: May 31, 2022
Race record
11 starts, 8 wins, 1 second, 0 thirds, US$294,300 (converted from French earnings)
1963:
- Won Prix de Conde (FR, 2000mT, Longchamp)
- Won Criterium de Saint Cloud (FR, 2000mT, Saint Cloud)
1964:
- Won Prix Lupin (FR, 2100mT, Longchamp)
- Won Prix Noialles (FR, 2200mT, Longchamp)
- Won Prix du Prince d'Orange (FR, 2200mT, Longchamp)
- Won Prix du Jockey Club (FR, 2400mT, Chantilly)
- 2nd Prix Greffulhe (FR, 2100mT, Longchamp)
1965:
- Won Prix du Pin (FR, 1800mT, Longchamp)
Honors
- French champion 3-year-old male (1964)
As an individual
A massive, handsome golden chestnut, Le Fabuleux stood nearly 17 hands. He was heavily muscled for a tall colt and tended to be over-heavy in front. He lacked a sharp turn of foot but had a high cruising speed and a long stride.
As a stallion
According to records kept by The Jockey Club, Le Fabuleux sired 208 winners (46.2%) and 41 stakes winners (9.1%) from 450 named foals. He tended to pass on his height, his massive build, and his stamina. He is a Professional chef-de-race in the Roman-Miller dosage system.
Sire rankings
Per the American Racing Manual (Daily Racing Form) series:
- 8th on the American broodmare sire list in 1986; 9th in 1987.
Per Great Thoroughbred Sires of the World (2006, Churchill, Reichard, and Rogers):
- 3rd on the American broodmare sire list in 1990; 8th in 1986; 9th in 1987.
- 3rd on the combined English/Irish broodmare sire list in 1984; 7th in 1988.
- 3rd on the French general sire list in 1970; 5th in 1971; 6th in 1975.
- Led the French broodmare sire list in 1980; 3rd in 1983; 4th in 1981 amd 1982; 6th in 1977 and 1979; 7th in 1978.
Notable progeny
Beau Charmeur (FR), Ben Fab (CAN), Bourbon (FR), Dauphin Fabuleux (CAN), Effervescing (USA), Gana Facil (USA), Lalika (FR), Meneval (USA), The Bart (USA)
Notable progeny of daughters
Cahill Road (USA), Chief Singer (IRE), Daacha (NZ), Fuji Kiseki (JPN), Ginger Brink (FR), Joyeux Danseur (USA), Le Glorieux (GB), Manila (USA), Miss Marena (VEN), Mrs. Penny (USA), Nastique (USA), St Hilarion (USA), Stately Don (USA), Unbridled (USA), Zilzal (USA)
Connections
Le Fabuleux was bred and owned by Madame Guy Weisweiller. He was trained by William Head. He entered stud in France in 1966, standing there through 1971. Following the 1971 season, he was imported to the United States and syndicated at a reported valuation of $2.08 million. He stood at Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky, for the remainder of his stud career
Pedigree notes
Le Fabuleux is outcrossed through five generations. He is a half brother to Baloo (by Prince Bio), third dam of Argentine Group 3 winners Caramel and Fabulous. His dam, Anguar, was a winner in France and a stakes winner in Morocco and is a half sister to four-time French stakes winner Americ (by Nosca). The next dam, La Rochelle (by Easton) never raced but is a half sister to 1953 Washington, D.C., International winner and important sire Worden II (by Wild Risk); to French stakes winner and three-time Australian champion sire Wilkes (by Court Martial); to Mahan (by Avenger), a good stakes winner in France and winner of the 1956 Washington, D.C., International; and to Net (by Clarion), winner of the 1961 Prix Jacques le Marois.
Sans Tares (by Sind), the third dam of Le Fabuleux, was sent to the United States as a yearling but failed to win in three starts as a juvenile before being repatriated to France. Her dam Tara (by Teddy) won the 1935 Prix Quincey and also produced the good French stakes winner Norseman (by Umidwar).
Fun facts
- Le Fabuleux means “The Fabulous” in French.
- The Prix Le Fabuleux is a stakes race for 3-year-olds at Chantilly.
Last updated: May 31, 2022