Prince Blessed
| 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]
Sire line tree
- Prince Blessed
- Old Bob Bowers
- John Henry[4][5]
- Old Bob Bowers
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
- ^ Bowling Green Kentucky Park City Daily News – July 31, 1959
- ^ Oxnard, California Press-Courier – July 17, 1961
- ^ National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
- ^ Hall of Fame: John Henry
- ^ American Classic Pedigree: John Henry
External links
- Prince Blessed's pedigree and partial racing stats
