Unraced Breeder: Alice H. Chandler (KY) foaled April 4, 1981 Begum was born blind, and therefore never raced, but her owner (Alice Chandler, of Mill Ridge Farm) kept her because of her breeding. She bred the little mare, keeping her in a special paddock. died 1994 http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/218604/blind-faith-story-of-begum-continues-to-inspire