Lyphard died at Gainesway Farm. He was 36. He spent the last 27 years at Gainesway.

A dual group one winner, Lyphard’s antics at in the Epsom Derby, caused criticism of his jockey, Freddie Head. Lyphard was unplaced in 1972 Derby behind Roberto. He won the Prix Jacques le Marois, defeating High Top, and the Prix la Foret.

He retired in stud in France in 1973. He spent six seasons in France before being sent to America.

Many of the best French stallions were sent to North America at this stage. The likes of Blushing Groom, Nureyev, Riverman and Green Dancer were all sent to America following a brief period in France.

He was twice champion sire in France and once in the U.S. He also topped the broodmares sires list in France. Lyphard sired over 100 stakes winners. Remarkably he was one of six sons of Northern Dancer to do so.

His best son was Arc hero Dancing Brave, although his champion son Manila downed him in the 1986 Breeders Cup Turf. He was also responsible for group/grade one winners Reine de Saba, Three Troikas, Monteverdi, Sabin, Goldmark and Sangue.

Lyphard was always viewed as a disappointing sire of sires due to the likes of Monteverdi, Esprit du Nord and Manila failing at stud.

However his son, Alzao, is currently one of Europe’s stalwarts and is also responsible for over 100 stakes winners. Another son Lypheor showed good promise prior to dying early and Elliodor is one of the most influential sires to have stood in South Africa. Lyphard’s great-grandson, Linamix, has twice topped the French sires list.

His daughters, to date, have produced over 200 stakes winners.

The best offspring produced by Lyphard mares are English 1000 Guineas winners Hatoof and Wince, leading sires Bering and Candy Stripes, dual Pacific Classic winner Skimming, Arlington Million hero Tight Spot and Prix Morny winners (and half sisters) Regal State and Seven Springs. The latter pair have produced group/grade one winners Pleasantly Perfect and Distant View respectively.