British two-mile champion chaser whose exceptional brilliance, unbeaten sequence at the top level and ability to produce breathtaking jumping made him the most exciting chasing talent seen in Britain since Desert Orchid.
Sprinter Sacre was one of the most spectacular National Hunt horses ever to grace a racecourse, a tall, scopey chaser whose breathtaking jumping ability and exceptional speed made him appear to be from another planet at his peak. Trained by Nicky Henderson, his two Champion Chase victories and the remarkable recovery from heart problems that threatened to end his career are among jump racing's most celebrated stories.
Dominant 2-mile chaser, unbeaten streak
How They Played
Exceptional jumping ability and devastating turn of foot
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest steeplechasers in National Hunt racing history