Sadly Horus passed away in 2010 at the age of 15 following a short illness. He was a tremendous servant to his owner/breeder Mr Brian Kilpatrick and family and had been retired to a loving, happy home. He was born in Ireland at Jeremy Maxwell's Glebe House Stud out of Mr Kilpatrick's mare Jennies First. He has also bred Hollyhock, Henrietta and Cheltenham Festival winner An Accordion from the same mare.
Horus started his racing career in point to points under the care of David Pipe. He struck up successful partnerships with both Lesley Jefford and Ashley Farrant to win five point to points and two hunterchases. Horus then moved to Pond House to join the big boys and has proved what a star he is. He won three chases on the trot under A P McCoy at the start of his career under rules and including the hunterchases has run 32 times since his pointing days. He has won on no less than eight occasions and a total of £206,481 in prize money. He has contested many good races that include The Ladbroke Handicap Chase, Mildmay Of Flete Handicap Chase, Martell Cognac Handicap Chase, Peter Marsh Handicap Chase, Aon Chase, The Edward Hamner Chase and the list goes on! His last victory was in February 2006 when winning the Vodafone Gold Cup Chase at Newbury in a dead heat with Cornish Sett - he was also born at Maxwell's Co. Down stud.
Although Horus has been ridden by many top jockeys during his career including A P McCoy, Barry Geraghty, Rodi Greene, Jamie Moore and Tom Malone he has only been successful under A P and Jamie Moore. Jamie was one of Horus' biggest fans as he had given him some of the highlights in his career as a jockey. He will be sadly missed by us all.
Horus with devoted lass, Tina and owner, Mr Kilpatrick
