Pope Joan (horse)

Pope Joan was a bay filly bred by Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton, and foaled in 1809.

Waxy was also a successful stallion and was the leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland in 1810.

Prunella also foaled the mares Penelope, Parasol and Pelisse, who were half-sisters to Pope Joan.

[1] In her first race, Pope Joan finished unplaced behind winner Cwrw in the 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket on 14 April 1812.

[4] At the beginning of July she faced five opponents in the King's Plate at Ipswich, a race of three two-mile heats.

[6] At Newmarket's First October meeting she won a Sweepstakes of 100 guineas each, beating Aquarius and Guadiana.

[8] In April 1813 Pope Joan finished unplaced in the first class of the Oatlands Stakes at Newmarket.