Tags: Race Horse.
Persimmon (1893–1908) was a British Thoroughbred race horse and sire. In a racing career that lasted from June 1895 to July 1897 he ran nine times and won seven races. His victories included 1896 Epsom Derby one of the first horse races ever filmed by Robert W. Paul. His other important victories included the St. Leger the Ascot Gold Cup and the Eclipse Stakes. He was also notable for his rivalry with another English colt St. Frusquin who inflicted his only two defeats.
