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]

References

  1. ↑ Bowling Green Kentucky Park City Daily News – July 31, 1959
  2. ↑ Oxnard, California Press-Courier – July 17, 1961
  3. ↑ National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
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