British-bred racing champion whose brilliant 1986 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and Eclipse Stakes victories, combined with his heartbreaking Epsom Derby defeat, produced one of the most controversial racing careers of the modern era.
Dancing Brave is widely considered the finest European-trained thoroughbred of the 20th century, a horse of extraordinary quality who won the 1986 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in what many believe was the greatest performance in that race's history. His dramatic late-finishing style and exceptional acceleration in the Arc produced a display that has never been surpassed on Europe's greatest stage.
One of the greatest racehorses of the 1980s, winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes
How They Played
Powerful late finisher with exceptional acceleration
Lasting Impact
Considered one of the best middle-distance racehorses never to win the Derby despite being arguably the best horse in the race