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(USA)
30-26-2-1, $2,781,608. 1-ETR, 7-NTRs. Unbeaten in all 9 starts in 1980. Won the 1980 Woodward Stakes in a walkover, the only walkover in a grade 1 race in modern history. Winner of the 1979 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. His shocking 3rd place finish in the Belmont Stakes was blamed on a safety pin found imbedded in his hoof, his trainer reported, the morning of the race. 1979 Eclipse Champion 3 year old; 1980 Horse of the Year.
Set or equaled 8 Track and American Records.
Holds World Record for 1 1/4 miles on dirt: 1:57 4/5.
Retired to a world-record stallion syndication totaling $22,000,000.
Hall Of Fame, 1982.
Passed away on June 9, 2003, at Dr. Jonathan Davis`s Milfer Farm near Unadilla, NY. The cause of death for the 27 year old stallion was most likely a heart attack.
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