The Story of Brigadier Gerard – UK’s Iconic Racehorse

Relive the extraordinary career of Brigadier Gerard, one of the greatest racehorses in British history. From his unbeaten two-year-old season to his legendary clashes with Mill Reef and his dramatic comeback after his only defeat, this video covers every major race that made "The Brigadier" a true icon of the turf.

Races featured:

1970 Middle Park Stakes (Newmarket)

1971 2,000 Guineas (Newmarket) – defeating Mill Reef and My Swallow

1971 St James’s Palace Stakes (Royal Ascot)

1971 Sussex Stakes (Goodwood)

1971 Goodwood Mile (Goodwood)

1971 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Ascot)

1971 Champion Stakes (Newmarket)

1972 Lockinge Stakes (Newbury)

1972 Westbury Stakes (Sandown)

1972 Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Royal Ascot)

1972 Eclipse Stakes (Sandown)

1972 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Ascot)

1972 Benson and Hedges Gold Cup (York, now the Juddmonte International) – his only defeat, to Roberto

1972 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Ascot)

1972 Champion Stakes (Newmarket) – his final race

Featuring rare footage, expert insight, and the voices of those who knew him best, this is the ultimate tribute to Brigadier Gerard’s speed, stamina, and heart. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to racing, discover why only Frankel has ever been rated higher.