| Prince Blessed | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Princequillo |
| Grandsire | Prince Rose |
| Dam | Dog Blessed |
| Damsire | Bull Dog |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1957 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Nuckols Brothers |
| Owner | Kerr Stable |
| Trainer | James I. Nazworthy |
| Record | 35: 8-6-4 |
| Earnings | US$255,805 |
| Major wins | |
|
Hollywood Gold Cup (1961) American Handicap (1961) | |
Prince Blessed (foaled 1957 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, at $77,000, was the highest priced yearling auctioned in 1958. [1] He is best known for winning the 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup [2] as well as for siring Ole Bob Bowers who in turn sired the two-time American Horse of the Year and U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, John Henry. [3]
Pedigree
| Sire Princequillo Br. 1940 |
Prince Rose 1928 |
Rose Prince | Prince Palatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglantine | |||
| Indolence | Gay Crusader | ||
| Barrier | |||
| Cosquilla 1933 |
Papyrus | Tracery | |
| Miss Matty | |||
| Quick Thought | White Eagle | ||
| Mindful | |||
| Dam Dog Blessed 1941 |
Bull Dog 1927 |
Teddy | Ajax |
| Rondeau | |||
| Plucky Liege | Spearmint | ||
| Concertina | |||
| Blessed Again 1932 |
Blue Larkspur | Black Servant | |
| Blossom Time | |||
| Clonaslee | Orpiment | ||
| Bullet Proof |
References
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| Prince Blessed | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Princequillo |
| Grandsire | Prince Rose |
| Dam | Dog Blessed |
| Damsire | Bull Dog |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1957 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Nuckols Brothers |
| Owner | Kerr Stable |
| Trainer | James I. Nazworthy |
| Record | 35: 8-6-4 |
| Earnings | US$255,805 |
| Major wins | |
|
Hollywood Gold Cup (1961) American Handicap (1961) | |
Prince Blessed (foaled 1957 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, at $77,000, was the highest priced yearling auctioned in 1958. [1] He is best known for winning the 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup [2] as well as for siring Ole Bob Bowers who in turn sired the two-time American Horse of the Year and U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, John Henry. [3]
Pedigree
| Sire Princequillo Br. 1940 |
Prince Rose 1928 |
Rose Prince | Prince Palatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglantine | |||
| Indolence | Gay Crusader | ||
| Barrier | |||
| Cosquilla 1933 |
Papyrus | Tracery | |
| Miss Matty | |||
| Quick Thought | White Eagle | ||
| Mindful | |||
| Dam Dog Blessed 1941 |
Bull Dog 1927 |
Teddy | Ajax |
| Rondeau | |||
| Plucky Liege | Spearmint | ||
| Concertina | |||
| Blessed Again 1932 |
Blue Larkspur | Black Servant | |
| Blossom Time | |||
| Clonaslee | Orpiment | ||
| Bullet Proof |