to the winners of the Derby (Merry Hampton) and the St Leger (Kilwarlin), and he was regarded as the best horse in training. In commenting on the strength of the 1886 three-year-olds it was claimed that Minting could have won the Derby "nine years out of ten." Stud career Minting retired to stud at Fairfield, near York at an initial fee of 100 guineas. His most notable progeny was the filly Maid of the Mint, dam of Spearmint. His son Minstrel, won Ascot Derby. Pedigree References 1883 racehorse births 1909 racehorse deaths Racehorses bred in the United Kingdom Thoroughbred family 1-r