Shannon
- Australian champion race horse
Shannon
was foaled in 1941 and was by Midstream out of the mare
Idle Words (by Magpie)
In
his career he started 44 times for 20 wins, 8 seconds
and 7 thirds.
His
major wins in Australia were in the AJC
Sires Produce, Hobartville
Stakes, Epsom
Handicap, Hill Stakes, Tramway Handicap, George Main
Stakes (twice), Theo Marks Stakes and Canterbury Stakes.
He
finished his racing career in the USA where he won numerous
races including the Hollywood Gold Cup, Forty Niners Handicap
and Golden Gate Handicap.
He
died in 1955 after breaking a leg in a paddock accident.
