Tim Whiffler (1859 – 1883) was a British racehorse and sire. He was the best racehorse of his generation and was later exported to Australia.
Background Tim Whiffler was not an attractive horse according to reports in both England and Australia. He was purchased by William "Bully" Brown to enter stud where he was a successful sire.
Racing career At age three, Tim Whiffler won the Chester Cup, the Ascot Gold Vase, the Goodwood Cup, and the Doncaster Cup, as well as other rich races. He also had success during his four-year-old season.
Stud career Tim Whiffler (known as "English Tim Whiffler" in Australia) was a successful stallion, and made a significant contribution to Australian bloodstock, especially through his daughters.
Notable offspring: Briseis (1873) - won the 1876 Melbourne Cup Sybil (1873) - won the 1877 Australian Cup Darriwell (1874) - won the 1879 Melbourne Cup Pollio (1876) - won the 1882 Australian Cup
Sire line tree
Tim WhifflerDarley Arabian Sire Line: Joe Andrews BranchSire Line: EclipsePortrait: Tim WhifflerMelbourne Cup and Queen’s Plate 1867Australian Racing Museum: Tim Whiffler Muster Prosper Lord Coventry Little Tim Coventry Volo Napoleon Silver Mine Mozart Amadeus Musician Timbrel Lord Charles Scott Darriwell Cheddar Clock Na Bien Rapidity Archie Realm Pollio Ambassador Claptrap
Pedigree
See also Tim Whiffler (Australian horse)
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