Kentucky Horse Park - January 2009

By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide

Da Hoss is remembered for winning the 1996 Breeders' Cup Mile, then after an extended layoff and off of just one prep, coming back to win the 1998 edition. He also won the Best Turn, Jersey Derby, Del mar Derby, the Fourstardave, and the Pennsylvania Governors' Cup. He retired with 12 wins in 20 starts for owner Prestonwood Farm and trainer Michael Dickinson, earning $1,931,558. Until Ouija Board won the Filly and Mare Turf in 2004 and 2006, Da Hoss was the only horse to win the same Breeders' Cup race in non-consecutive years.

Da Hoss after winning the 1998 Breeders' Cup Mile