Minuet b f 1812 (Waxy - Woodbine, by Woodpecker). Sire Line Pot8os. Family 1-a.

Bred by George Henry Fitzroy (1760-1844), 4th Duke of Grafton, Minuet was one of four winners produced by her dam. Woodbine, also bred by the 4th Duke, produced four winners, including the full sisters Minuet and Music (b f 1810 Waxy), both Oaks Stakes winners. Minuet's sire Waxy (b c 1790 (Pot8os) had been purchased by the 3rd Duke of Grafton in 1808 and following his death became the property of the 4th Duke.

During her four year turf career Minuet won seven races, including the Oaks and July Stakes, collected two forfeits, and finished 2nd in the One Thousand Guineas Stakes. She was somewhat less successful in the stud with her best offspring the stallion Bolero (b c 1822 Partisan). Bolero's son Delapre (br c 1841) was sent to Australia and proved useful there and his daughter Glacis (ch f 1840) produced, among others, the Norfolk Stakes winner Citadel (ch f 1848 Epirus). Minuet was shot in April of 1833.

Pedigree

Minuet Waxy Pot8os Eclipse Sportsmistress Maria King Herod Lisette Woodbine Woodpecker King Herod Miss Ramsden Puzzle Matchem Princess

Race Record

In 1814 won the 830gs July Stakes at Newmarket, beating General Gower's Streamlet (ch f 1812 Rubens), Lord Stawell's Omphale (b f 1812 Waxy), she a sister to Derby winner Blucher (b c 1811 Waxy), General Grosvenor's Theodosia (b f 1812 Trafalgar), Lord Grosvenor's St Sebastian (b c 1812 Castrel), later a winner of the Claret Stakes, and 8 others; only the first two were actually placed.

In 1815 finished 2nd in the One Thousand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket First Spring, won by Lord Foley's Selim Filly (br f 1812 Selim), beating the Duke of Grafton's Discord (b f 1812 Popinjay), and 1 other. Won 250gs at the same meeting beating Mr Northey's Gamenut Filly. Won the 1200gs Oaks Stakes at Epsom, beating Lord George Cavendish's Mouse (br f 1812 Sir David), the Hon A Craven's Nadejda (b f 1812 Granicus), Mr Payne's Zora (ch f 1812 Selim) and 8 others; only the first four were placed. Won 250gs at Newmarket First October, beating Lord George Cavendish's Windle Filly, the Duke of Rutland's Windle Colt and 4 others. Collected 40gs forfeit at the same meeting from the Duke of York's Castanet (b c 1812 Granicus). Finished 2nd in a Gold Cup handicap at Newmarket Houghton to the Duke of York's Cashew (b c 1812 Bobtail), beating Lord George Cavendish's Blackamoor (bl c 1812 Stamford), Cannon Ball (b c 1810 Sancho) and 4 others. Ran twice more this season without success.

In 1816 collected 100gs at Newmarket July from a match with Lord Jersey's Fugitive (br c 1810 Camillus). Won the Trial Stakes at Newmarket First October, beating the Duke's Discord (b f 1812 Popinjay), Perchance (ch c 1811 Haphazard), Tigris (ch c 1812 Quiz) and 5 others. Won a 200gs match at the same meeting from Lord Foley's Duenna (b f 1813 Sir David). Ran twice more with no success.

In 1817 won the King's Plate at Newmarket First Spring, beating Mr Rush's Discord (b f 1812 Popinjay) and 1 other. Finished 2nd at the same meeting for a purse of 50 sovereigns to Rhoda (b f 1813 Asparagus), beating Anticipation and 4 others. Unplaced in the Trial Stakes at Newmarket First October, won by Lord G Cavendish's Bourbon (b c 1811 Sorcerer), with his Alcohol (b c 1810 Whiskey) 2nd, and Lord Egremont's Wanderer (b c 1811 Gohanna) 3rd; 5 others started. Ran three more times this year with no success.

Produce Record

Year of Birth Name, Sire Owner or Breeder 1820   missed to Quiz Duke of Grafton 1821 b c Banquo, by Phantom Duke of Grafton 1822 b c Bolero, by Partisan Duke of Grafton 1823 b c Bolivar, by Comus Duke of Grafton 1824 b f b f by Partisan (died 4 days old) by Partisan (died 3 months old) Duke of Grafton 1825 b c Bramin, by Partisan (sent to India) Duke of Grafton 1826 b c Burman, by Partisan (sent to India) Duke of Grafton 1827 b f Brambilla, by Partisan Duke of Grafton 1828 b f Mistletoe [ex-Blassis], by Merlin Duke of Grafton 1829 b f by Merlin (shot in 1840) Duke of Grafton 1830   missed to Centaur Duke of Grafton 1831   slipped foal Duke of Grafton 1832 b f Balance, by Emilius Duke of Grafton 1833 b c by Saracen (died 2 days old) Duke of Grafton