Sharpo (1977–1994) was the champion British Thoroughbred sprinter of 1982. He won seven races and more than £230,000 in prize money during a career which was restricted by his marked preference for soft ground. He developed a particular liking for York Racecourse, winning the Nunthorpe Stakes - then known as the William Hill Sprint Championship - three times from 1980, becoming the first to do so since Tag End in the 1920s. He also won the

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at Newmarket Racecourse and the Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, as well as twice being second in the major French sprint. Sharpo went on to become a very successful sire before his death in June 1994, the winners of 216 races on the flat worth $1.7 million. He best winners were College Chapel,

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, Cutting Blade and Lavinia Fontana.

References

* The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing - written by Bill Mooney and George Ennor
Sharpo's pedigree and racing stats
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