Gold Strikes Equal Appaloosa

Color: pal
Height: blkt

ApHC #44393

Gold Strike’s Equal was by Commanche’s Equal and out of Whirling Ex (JC).
He was foaled in January 1963, bred by Joe Roberts of Ada, Oklahoma.
He was sold to Harold Stroud of Hico, Texas, and later to Jake Snipes of Clovis, New Mexico.
The stallion won head-to-head against the big Appaloosa names of the 60s such as Big Buck, Cricket Bars, My Host Bright, Madame Chic, Ocala Light and War Don.
Gold Strike’s Equal was the winner of the 1965 World Wide Futurity.
He set numerous Appaloosa world records—his 870-yard mark set in 1966 stood unchallenged for 16 years, even against later hot hooves of Star Diver and Vandy`s Vi.
Gold Strike’s Equal raced for six years and won 12 of 21 starts. His lifetime earnings total $18,366.
He sired 61 registered foals, 17 that went to the track and earned $23,834.
His get also earned halter awards—Striker, his first registered offspring, earned 15 grand and reserve halter titles.
He died in July 1982, 11 days before his current owner, Jake, passed away.

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