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23-13-6-2, $635,074. Won: Arlington Futurity, Washington Park Futurity, Hyde Park S., Prairie State S., Florida Derby, Arlington Classic, Blue Grass S., Hibiscus S., Palm Beach H. 2nd: Preakness S., Travers S., Flamingo S., American Derby, Bahamas S., Seminole H. 3rd: Kentucky Derby, Aqueduct S. co-champion juvenile male (shared with Crimson Satan) set a new track record at Keeneland, 4f in 0:48 1/5 Breeder: Tom M. Girdler (KY) foaled February 21, 1959 retired due to an ankle injury after three starts at 4 stood in KY in 1963; moved to Ireland in 1973 moved to Australia in 1976 died of a twisted intestine in 1977 Ridan got his unusual name because he reminded his owners of champion Nadir, whom they also raced. Ridan is Nadir spelled backwards. Articles: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/229412/backtrack-ridan-dazzles-in-1961-arlington-futurity https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/235593/backtrack-ridan-sweeps-futurities-at-arlington
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