Pharis (horse)
| Pharis | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Pharos |
| Grandsire | Phalaris |
| Dam | Carissima |
| Damsire | Clarissimus |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1936 |
| Country | France |
| Colour | Black |
| Breeder | Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard |
| Owner | Marcel Boussac |
| Trainer | Albert Swann |
| Record | 3: 3-0-0 |
| Earnings | 1,893,675 FF |
| Major wins | |
| Prix Noailles (1939) Prix du Jockey Club (1939) Grand Prix de Paris (1939) | |
| Awards | |
| Leading sire in France (1944) | |
| Last updated on 24 August 2009 | |
Pharis (1936–1957) was a French Thoroughbred racehorse who is "considered one of the greatest French-bred runners of the century," according to Thoroughbred Heritage. Named for the Spartan town of Pharis, he was owned and bred by leading French entrepreneur and thoroughbred race horse breeder, Marcel Boussac.