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Famous Race HorsesListed below are links to histories and tributes to famous runners of the past and present. Just because the horse you like isn't listed doesn't mean he/she isn't famous, just that nobody has done a website about him/her yet.
Winning Colors euthanized
Winning Colors, champion 3-year-old filly of 1988 and the last filly to win the Kentucky Derby (G1), was euthanized on February 17, 2008, due to complications from colic. Barbaro Photo Album
A photo tribute to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro who passed away on January 29, 2007, due to complications from the injury he suffered in the Preakness. Lost in the Fog diagnosed with terminal cancer
All about the career and terminal illness of 2005 Champion Sprinter Lost in the Fog. Afleet Alex
All about the popular winner of the 2005 Preakness and Belmont Stakes who retired to Gainesway Farm late in the year. Citation
History and photos of the great Triple Crown winner of 1948. Count Fleet
History of the 1943 Triple Crown winner by Ron Hale Dr. Fager
The history his career by Ron Hale. Free House
The gray won or placed in 17 of 22 career starts with earnings of over $3 million, making him the 5th richest Cal-bred ever. He is best remembered for his rivalry at the track with Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm. John Henry
A short history of the great gelding with several photos. Kelso
History of the 5 time horse of the year with photos. Kitten's Joy Retired
Kitten's Joy, Eclipse award winner for Champion Male Turf Horse of 2004, has been retired due to a knee injury. Kitten's Joy will stand the 2006 breeding season at Ramsey Farm in Nicholasville, Ky. Man O'War - 3/29/17 to 11/1/47
A tribute to the great Man O'War on the anniversary of his death on November 11, 1947. Man O'War
Historical info about and photos of the great champion. Personal Ensign
History of one of the best fillies of all time by Ron Hale. Seabiscuit Movie Review
A review of the new Seabiscuit movie plus lots of links to everything Seabiscuit. Seattle Slew
Seattle Slew, the last living Triple Crown winner and oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, died May 7, 2002, at Hill 'n' Dale Farm near Lexington. Here is a summary of his career with photos. Spectacular Bid
Spectacular Bid, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner of 1979 and Horse of the Year in 1980, passed away on Monday June 9, 2003, at Milfer Farm from a suspected heart attack. Take a look back at his spectacular career. The Story of Smarty Jones
All about the winner of the 2004 Derby and Preakness and his connections. One of the most popular horses in recent years. Your Host
The sire of the great Kelso and a great horse in his own right who was known as "The Magnificent Cripple". Hall of Fame Horses
Bios and photos from the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Photo Index
An index of photos of famous horses on this site. |
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