After Pretender 's birth she was barren and was shot in April 1869 , shortly before Pretender 's Classic successes .
His dam , Ferina , who had previously produced the 2000 Guineas runner - up St. Hubert , was twenty - two years old when Pretender was foaled .
After Pretender 's birth Ferina was barren and was shot in April 1869 , shortly before Pretender 's Classic successes .
His dam , Ferina , who had previously produced the 2000 Guineas runner - up St. Hubert , was twenty - two years old when Pretender was foaled .