Squirt (horse)

was a Thoroughbred racehorse, best known as the grandsire of Eclipse, founder of the breed's dominant sire line.

[2] He lived at a time when the Thoroughbred breed was in its infancy, before even the foundation of the Jockey Club (in 1750) and General Stud Book (in 1791).

During his racing career, Squirt was owned by Charles Colyear, (2nd) Earl of Portmore.

His performances include: Squirt then became a stallion for Sir Henry Harpur of Calke, Derbyshire.

Squirt was nearly put down after developing laminitis, but his groom begged for a reprieve.