SOUTHWELL, England -- In 11 years of jump racing, Quixall Crossett has a perfect record -- 100 consecutive defeats.

The 16-year-old gelding hit the magic century mark at Southwell on Sunday when he failed to finish the race.

The accomplished loser was never in the remotest danger of winning the Ropewalk Chambers Maiden Chase, a race shown live on British TV. Quixall was trailing the 13-horse field when pulled up before the 10th fence.

"I am a bit disappointed," Quixall owner Ted Caine said. "But he did not get among them at the start, and I think he might have lost a bit of interest.

"He just wasn't able to keep up today and he wasn't enjoying himself -- so the jockey did right to pull him up."

Quixall has twice finished second, the last in 1998.

His U.S. equivalent is Zippy Chippy, who lost his 89th straight race this year -- 90th if the one against a minor league baseball player is counted. Quixall passed 90 a long time ago.

As Quixall's losses piled up, he became an English folk hero, equipped with his own fan club and Web site, which includes an astrological reading that describes him as "sensitive, receptive and particularly charming."

He probably will not run long enough to challenge the equine losing record of 0-124 by Ouroene, who raced in Australia from 1976-83.

Sunday might have been Quixall's last race. Caine says retirement might be near.

"He will probably be out again somewhere soon," Caine said. "I won't make a decision today. We'll go back home and think about it. But a couple more runs like that, and maybe we might have to think about his future."

The day was not a total loss for Quixall. The horse looked impressive in the paddock and won the "best-turned-out" prize.