List of leading Thoroughbred racehorses
The list of leading Thoroughbred racehorses contains the names of undefeated racehorses or those horses which had an outstanding race record.
Ever since English Thoroughbreds commenced racing, the aim was to find the fastest and best. A good consistent racehorse typically requires ability and stamina or speed in varying degrees to defeat its contemporaries. However, time tests are unreliable as a good basis for comparisons between horses of different eras. Time variations may occur as a result of using hand-operated stop-watches, track conditions, wind direction, etc., which make timing an unreliable judging criterion. Thoroughbred Winning Brew holds the Guinness world record for the fastest speed for a racehorse, at 70.76 km/h (43.97 mph) over two furlongs,[1] although Quarter Horses average higher speeds than Thoroughbreds.[2]
The two main forms of Thoroughbred horseracing are flat racing and hurdle or steeplechase (jumping) races over obstacles.
Winning all three of the three-year-old Triple Crown races is a rare achievement and is considered one of the greatest accomplishments for a Thoroughbred racehorse. Below are listed most of the leading horses of the world’s racecourses for over two centuries.
Contents
- 1 Undefeated horses
- 2 Other undefeated racehorses
- 3 Most wins
- 4 Successive victories
- 5 Most wins in one season
- 6 Most group / grade one (G1) wins
- 7 Successive group / grade one (G1) wins
- 8 Successive Stakes wins
- 9 Horses who were defeated once
- 10 Horses that have won more than $10 million
- 11 See also
- 12 References
- 13 External links
Undefeated horses
Federico Tesio bred several undefeated champions including Nearco, Ribot, Braque, and Cavaliere d’Arpino, whom he considered the best horse that he ever bred.[3]
Below is a list of Thoroughbred racehorses with an undefeated race record.
Wins |
Horse |
Bred |
Details |
Foaled |
Pedigree and notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
54 | Kincsem | Hungary | ch m | 1874 | Cambuscan (GB) x Water Nymph by Cotswold[4] |
25 | Black Caviar | Australia | br m | 2006 | Bel Esprit x Helsinge by Desert Sun (GB)[5] |
19 | Peppers Pride | United States | B.f. | 2003 | Desert God x Lady Pepper by Chili Pepper Pie[6] |
18 | Eclipse | Great Britain | Ch.c. | 1764 | Marske x Spilletta by Regulus[7][8][9] |
18 | Karayel | Turkey | B.h. | 1970 | Prince Tudor (GB) x Linda (TUR) by Cihangir (GB). Triple Crown winner.[10] |
16 | Ormonde | Great Britain | B.c. | 1883 | Bend Or x Lily Agnes by Macaroni. Triple Crown winner.[11][12] |
16 | Prestige | France | b c | 1903 | Le Pompon x Orgueilleuse by Révérand[13] |
16 | Ribot | Great Britain | B.c. | 1952 | Tenerani (ITY) x Romanella (ITY) by El Greco[14] |
15 | Colin | United States | Br.c. | 1905 | Commando x Pastorella (GB) by Springfield[15] |
15 | Macon | Argentina | c. | 1922 | Sandal (GB) x Bourgogne by Your Majesty[16] |
14 | Frankel | Great Britain | B.c. | 2008 | Galileo x Kind by Danehill[17] |
14 | Highflyer | Great Britain | B.c. | 1774 | Herod x Rachel by Blank[18] |
14 | Nearco | Italy | Br.c. | 1935 | Pharos (GB) x Nogara by Havresac II(FR) |
13 | Barcaldine | Great Britain | B.c. | 1878 | Solon x Ballyroe by Belladrum |
13 | Personal Ensign | United States | B.f. | 1984 | Private Account x Grecian Banner by Hoist The Flag[19] |
13 | Tremont | United States | B.c. | 1884 | Virgil x Ann Fief by Alarm |
12 | Asteroid | United States | B.c. | 1861 | Lexington x Nebula by Glencoe (GB)[20] |
12 | Braque | Italy | B.h. | 1954 | Antonio Canale x Buonamica by Niccolò dell'Arca[21] |
12 | Crucifix | Great Britain | B.f. | 1837 | Priam x Octaviana by Octavian[22] |
11 | Goldfinder | Great Britain | B.c. | 1764 | Snap x mare by Blank[23] |
11 | Kurifuji (Toshifuji) | Japan | Ch.f. | 1940 | Tournesol (GB) x Kenfuji by Chapel Brampton (GB) |
10 | Nereide | Germany | B.f. | 1933 | Laland x Nella da Gabbio (ITY) by Grand Parade (GB)[24] |
10 | Tokino Minoru | Japan | B.c. | 1948 | Theft (IRE) x Daini Tyrant's Queen (GB) by Soldennis[25] |
10 | Handsomchamp | USA | Gr./R h. | 2002 | Fabulous Champ x Holly D by Hey Rob[26] |
9 | Bahram | Great Britain | B.c. | 1932 | Blandford x Friar's Daughter by Friar Marcus |
9 | Combat | Great Britain | Br.c. | 1944 | Big Game x Commotion by Mieuxce (FR)[27] |
9 | Grand Flaneur | Australia | B.c. | 1877 | Yattendon x First Lady (GB) by St. Albans[28] |
9 | Patience | Hungary | Ch.f. | 1902 | Bona Vista x (GB) Podagra (GB) by Galopin[25][27] |
9 | Regulus | Great Britain | B.c. | 1739 | Godolphin Arabian x Grey Robinson by Bald Galloway[29] |
9 | St. Simon | Great Britain | B.c. | 2013 | Galopin x St. Angela by King Tom[30] |
8 | Nyquist | United States | Br. or b. f. | 2013 | |
8 | Alipes | Great Britain | Br. or b. f. | 1757 | Regulus x Lusty by Locust[31] |
8 | American Eclipse | United States | Ch.c. | 1814 | Duroc x Miller's Damsel by Messenger[32] |
8 | Caracalla | France | B.c | 1942 | Tourbillon x Astronomie by Asterus[25] |
8 | Maruzensky | Japan | b. c. | 1974 | Nijinsky II x Shill by Buckpasser |
8 | Sweetbriar | Great Britain | Ch. c | 1769 | Syphon x mare (1763), by Shakespeare[33] |
8 | Tiffin | Great Britain | b. f. | 1926 | Tetratema x Dawn-wind, by Sunstar |
7 | El Rio Rey | United States | B.h. | 1887 | Norfolk x Marian by Malcolm[34] |
7 | Kitano Dai O | Japan | Ch.c. | 1965 | Die Hard x Kitano Hikari by Tosa Midori |
7 | Malt Queen | Australia | Br.f. | 1905 | Maltster x Her Majesty by Sunrise[35] |
7 | Mannamead | Great Britain | h. | 1929 | Manna x Pinprick by Torpoint[35] |
7 | Perdita II | Great Britain | B.m. | 1881 | Hampton x Hermione by Young Melbourne[27] |
7 | The Tetrarch | Ireland | Gr.c. | 1911 | Roi Herode (FR) x Vahren by Bona Vista[27] |
7 | Zarkava | Ireland | B.f. | 2005 | Zamindar (USA) x Zarkasha by Kahyasi[36] |
6 | Bay Middleton | Great Britain | B.c. | 1833 | Sultan x Cobweb by Phantom |
6 | Bustin Stones | United States | Ch.h. | 2004 | City Zip x Shesasurething by Prospectors Gamble[37] |
6 | Candy Ride | Argentina | B.c. | 1999 | Ride The Rails (USA) x Candy Girl by Candy Stripes (USA) |
6 | Cavaliere d’Arpino | Italy | B.c. | 1926 | Havresac II (FR) x Chuette (GB) by Cicero[25] |
6 | Claude | Italy | B.h. | 1964 | Hornbeam (GB) x Aigue-Vive (FR) by Vatellor[38] |
6 | Hurry On | Great Britain | Ch.c. | 1913 | Marcovil x Tout Suite by Sainfoin[25] |
6 | Quintessence | Great Britain | B.f. | 1900 | St. Frusquin x Margarine by Petrarch |
6 | Tolgus | Great Britain | B.h. | 1923 | Stefan the Great x Rosa Croft by Lemberg[39] |
5 | Ajax | France | B.h. | 1901 | Flying Fox x Amie by Clamart |
5 | Avenir Certain | France | B.f. | 2011 | Le Havre x Puggy by Mark of Esteem |
5 | Dice | United States | B.h. | 1925 | Dominant x Frumpery by Chicle[40] |
5 | Emerson | Brazil | B.c. | 1958 | Coaraze (FR) x Empenosa by Full Sail (GB)[25][41] |
5 | Flying Childers | Great Britain | B.c. | 1714 | Darley Arabian x Betty Leedes by Wharton's Careless[25] |
5 | Husson | Argentina | Ch.h. | 2003 | Hussonet (USA) ex Villa Elisa (CHI) by Roy[42] |
5 | Kneller | Great Britain | Ch.c. | 1985 | Lomond x Fruition by Rheingold[43] |
5 | Landaluce | United States | B/br.f. | 1980 | Seattle Slew x Strip Poker by Bold Bidder |
5 | Landgraf | Germany | B.c. | 1914 | Louviers (GB) x Ladora (GB) by Ladas[25] |
5 | Melair | United States | Gr.f. | 1983 | Debonair Roger x Melrose Nugget by Viking Spirit[44] |
5 | Norfolk | United States | B.c. | 1861 | Lexington x Novice by Glencoe (GB)[20] |
5 | Precocious | Great Britain | B.c. | 1981 | Mummy's Pet x Mrs Moss by Reform[43] |
5 | Reset | Australia | B.h. | 2000 | Zabeel x Assertive Lass by Zeditave |
5 | Fasliyev | Ireland | B.h. | 1997 | Nureyev x Mr P's Princess by Mr. Prospector[45] |
5 | Teofilo | Ireland | B.h. | 2004 | Galileo x Speirbhean by Danehill[46] |
5 | Queen's Logic | Ireland | Ch. f. | 1999 | Grand Lodge x Lagrion by Diesis[47] |
4 | Agnes Tachyon | Japan | ch.h. | 1998 | Sunday Silence x Agnes Flora by Royal Ski |
4 | Blood Royal | Ireland | B.c. | 1971 | Ribot x Natashka by Dedicate[43] |
4 | Catchascatchcan | Great Britain | B.f. | 1995 | Pursuit of Love x Catawba by Mill Reef |
4 | Fuji Kiseki | Japan | blk.h | 1992 | Sunday Silence x Millracer by Le Fabuleux[48] |
4 | Golden Fleece | United States | B.c. | 1979 | Nijinsky II (CAN) x Exotic Treat by Vaguely Noble |
4 | Lammtarra | United States | Ch.c. | 1992 | Nijinsky II (CAN) x Snow Bride by Blushing Groom |
4 | Madelia | France | Ch.m. | 1974 | Caro x Moonmadness by Tom Fool[49] |
4 | Raise a Native | United States | Ch.c. | 1961 | Native Dancer x Raise You by Case Ace[50] |
4 | Snap | Great Britain | Blk.c. | 1750 | Snip x Sister to Slipby by Fox |
4 | Vindication | United States | B.h. | 2000 | Seattle Slew x Strawberry Reason by Strawberry Road[51] |
4 | White Moonstone | Great Britain | B.f. | 2008 | Dynaformer x Desert Gold by Seeking the Gold[52] |
4 | Drone | United States | Gr.c. | 1966 | Sir Gaylord x Cap and Bells by Tom Fool |
3 | Blue Train | Great Britain | Ch.c. | 1944 | Blue Peter x Sun Chariot (IRE) by Hyperion[43] |
3 | Boniform | New Zealand | B.h. | 1904 | Multiform x Otterden (GB) by Sheen[53] |
3 | Cobweb | Great Britain | B.f. | 1821 | Phantom x Filagree by Soothsayer |
3 | Danzig | United States | B.c. | 1977 | Northern Dancer (CAN) x Pas De Nom by Admirals Voyage[54] |
3 | Kantharos | United States | Ch.c. | 2008 | Lion Heart x Contessa Halo by Southern Halo[55] |
3 | Footstepsinthesand | Ireland | B.c. | 2002 | Giant's Causeway x Glatisant by Rainbow Quest[56] |
3 | Pharis | France | Bl.c. | 1936 | Pharos (GB) x Carissima by Clarissimus[25] |
3 | Pronto | Argentina | B.c. | 1958 | Timor x Prosperina by Gusty[25] |
3 | Valyra | Great Britain | B.f. | 2008 | Azamour x Valima by Linamix[57] |
* Still active.
Other undefeated racehorses
Nordlicht (chestnut horse 1941–1968, by Oleander x Nereide, by Laland) was also undefeated after an unknown number of starts. His victories included the Deutsches Derby and Austrian Derby.[58] Middleton and Amato had one start each with both of them winning the Epsom Derby and then retiring. Cherimoya did likewise when she won the Epsom Oaks in her only start. Morston (colt by Ragusa x Windmill Girl by Hornbeam) had two starts, winning both, the second of which was the 1973 Epsom Derby. Sailor won both his races, including the 1820 Epsom Derby. Suspender had three starts, in smaller races, for three wins.[59] Don Juan by Loyalist, Ball's Florizel (1801), Mirza by the Godolphin Arabian, and Lecturer (1869), were also unbeaten, but the number of their wins is unknown.[60]
Most wins
Kingston (by Spendthrift) had 138 starts and won 89 of these, including 30 stakes-races. Commencing a winning sequence as a four-year-old on 21 August 1888, Kingston had 35 race starts until 30 May 1891 during which he was defeated only twice. Bankrupt won 86 races from 348 starts, and he was also by Spendthrift.[61]
Catherina (1830, by Whisker), started in 171 races and won 75 of them, many over long distances, including the Manchester Cup and Heaton Park's King's Cup.[62]
Successive victories
Some horses which were defeated have also scored many successive victories. The horses who were defeated but had ten or more consecutive race wins are:
- 56 wins – Camarero (PR)[63]
- 49 wins – Cofresi (PR)[63]
- 44 wins – Condado (PR)[63]
- 39 wins – Galgo Jr (PR)[64]
- 24 wins – Sicotico (DOM), won Clasico del Caribe and Dominican Triple Crown[65]
- 23 wins – Leviathan (USA) (1793)[66]
- 22 wins – Miss Petty (AUS)‡,[67] Pooker T (PR),[66] Rapid Redux[68]
- 21 wins – Fashion, Kentucky, Picnic in the Park (AUS),[67] (Bond's) First Consul (USA),[69] Lottery (USA),[43] Meteor (GB),[43]
- 20 wins – Filch (Ireland)[66]
- 19 wins – Desert Gold(NZ)‡,[43] Gloaming (AUS),[67] Light (FR),[70] Zenyatta (USA)‡, The Hero (GB)[43]
- 18½ wins – Hindoo
- 18 wins – Ajax (AUS),[67] Sally Hope‡,[71] Big Buck's,[72] Squanderer (IND)[73]
- 17 wins – Careless (Warren’s, 1751),[74] Gay Lungi (AUS),[75] Gradisco (Venezuela),[76] Hanover,[77] Mainbrace,[67] Silent Witness,[67] Mister Park[78]
- 16 wins – Cigar (USA),[67] Citation (USA),[79] Hallowed Dreams (USA),[67] Miss Woodford‡,[80] Mister Frisky,[81] Sweetmeat (GB),[82] The Bard[83]
- 15½ wins – Gay James (AUS)[67]
- 15 Luke Blackburn, Bayardo,[25] Bernborough (AUS),[67] Boston, Brigadier Gerard, Buckpasser(USA), Carbine (NZ), Man o' War (USA), Pretty Polly‡[84] Vander Pool (USA)[85]
- 14 Harry Bassett (USA),[86] Overdose,[87] Phar Lap (NZ), Springfield (GB),[88] Stylish Lord (AUS)[67]
- 13 Camarine, Bula (1965) (over hurdles),[89] Limerick (NZ),[90] Mollie McCarty,[91] The Flying Dutchman, Timoleon
- 12 Harkaway (1834),[92] Morvich,[93] Tulloch,[90] No Involvement.,[94] Spectacular Bid, Super Easy (NZ)[citation needed]
- 11 Eurythmic, Kingston Town (AUS), Nijinsky, Somerset Fair.[67] Native Dancer, Douvan
- 10 Annie Power (IRE), Better Than Ever (AUS),[95] Co Tack,[96] Douvan, Kindergarten (NZ), Lost in the Fog, Piko,[67] Quijano (GER),[97] Ruffian (USA), Spectacular Bid, Surround‡,[28] Tom Fool, Sprinter Sacre.Native Dancer
Timoleon (1813) won 13 consecutive races and sired National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame horse Boston (1833), who started in about 45 races, winning 40, including 15 in succession and in turn siring Lexington, who had 7 starts for 6 wins and a place. Lexington in turn sired Kentucky (23 starts, 21 wins), plus the undefeated Asteroid and Norfolk, which are listed below.
Horses with long sequences of jumping victories include: Sir Ken won 16 hurdle races in England, Poethlyn won 11 steeplechases in succession including 2 Grand National races.[98]
Most wins in one season
- 22 wins – Luke Blackburn (1880), in 24 starts;
- 21 wins – Fisherman,[28] Picnic In The Park (AUS) from 23 starts including breaking down in final race, Top Ace (AUS);[67]
- 19 wins – Citation (1948), in 20 starts; Camarero (1954, Puerto Rico); Roseben (1905), in 29 starts,[67] Rapid Redux (2011, USA);.[99]
- 18 wins – Hindoo (1881)
- 17 wins – Kincsem (1877, Hungary);
- 16 wins – Provideo,[100] Timeless Times[67] Sweetmeat (GB),[101] The Bard (1883, GB)
- 15 wins – Mainbrace (NZ),[67] Old Rosebud (1917); Round Table (1957); Kingston (1891); Pan Zareta (1913 & 1915)
- 14 wins – Ajax, Desert Gold (NZ)‡, Phar Lap (NZ), Tulloch (NZ)[67]
- 13 wins – Gloaming, Grey Way (NZ), Spindrifter,[102] Uncle Remus[67]
- 12 wins – Kingston Town (AUS), Surround‡[67]
- 11 wins – Man o' War (USA), Poseidon, Proud Miss‡,[67] Soba,[103] Vindaloo,[104]
- 10 wins – Bernborough (AUS), Carbine (NZ), Cigar (USA), Kindergarten (NZ), Rising Fast (NZ), Trafalgar.[35] Tom Fool, 1953
Most group / grade one (G1) wins
All grade one / group one races are open for International level, all local group / grade one are not included. The horses with ten or more G1 race wins are:
- 22 wins – Hurricane Fly (IRE),[105]
- 16 wins – John Henry (USA),[106] Kauto Star (FR),[107]
- 15 wins – Black Caviar (AUS)‡,
- 14 wins – Affirmed (USA), Forego (USA),[108] Goldikova (IRE)‡,[109][110] Kingston Town (AUS), Istabraq (IRE),[111]
- 13 wins – Spectacular Bid,[112] Sunline (NZ)‡, Tie the Knot (AUS), Zenyatta (USA)‡,[113] Bayakoa‡, Moscow Flyer (IRE),[114]
- 11 wins – Serena's Song‡, Cigar (USA), Lady's Secret (USA),[115] Lonhro (AUS), Rough Habit (NZ), Wise Dan (USA)
- 10 wins – Dahlia (USA)‡, Miesque (USA)‡, Skip Away, Azeri (USA)‡, McDynamo (USA),[116][117] Paseana (ARG)[118] Octagonal (NZ), Mufhasa (NZ), Frankel (GB) So You Think (NZ), Beef or Salmon (IRE),[119] Big Buck's (FRA),[120] Brave Inca (IRE),[121]
In 1902 Sceptre became the only racehorse to win four British Classic Races outright. Previously, in 1868, Formosa won the same four races but dead-heated in the 2,000 Guineas Stakes.[122]
‡ Mare
Successive group / grade one (G1) wins
- 9 wins – Zenyatta‡, Frankel, Hurricane Fly
- 8 wins - Black Caviar‡,
- 7 wins – Bernborough, Rock of Gibraltar, Sprinter Sacre, Miss Terrible[citation needed]
- 6 wins – Mill Reef, Invasor, Sea the Stars
Successive Stakes wins
- 23 wins – Black Caviar‡
- 17 wins – Zenyatta‡
- 12 wins – Brigadier Gerard, Frankel
- 11 wins – Kingston Town, Cigar
Horses who were defeated once
Horses such as Wheel of Fortune, Barbaro, Ruffian and Vanity (1812) sustained injury or broke down in their only defeat.
Below is a list of Thoroughbred racehorses who were defeated once.
Wins |
Horse |
Origin |
Details |
History |
Race defeated |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
22:21–1–0 | Native Dancer | United States | Gr.h. 1950 | Polynesian x Geisha by Discovery | Kentucky Derby 2nd |
21:20–1–0 | Man o' War | United States | Ch.h. 1917 | Fair Play x Mahubah by Rock Sand | Sanford Stakes 2nd |
20:19–1–0 | Zenyatta | United States | B/br.f. 2004 | Street Cry x Vertigineux by Kris S. | 2010 Breeders' Cup Classic 2nd |
19:18–0–0 | Hambletonian | Great Britain | B.h. 1792 | King Fergus x Grey Highflyer by Highflyer[123] | |
19:18–0–0 | Squanderer | India | B.c. 1973 | Valoroso (GB) x Milky Way (IND), by Scamperdale (GB)[73] | |
18:17–1–0 | Botafogo | Argentina | 1914 | Old Man x Korea (GB) by Raeburn[25] | |
18:17–1–0 | Brigadier Gerard | Great Britain | 1968 | Queen's Hussar x La Paiva by Prince Chevalier | 1973 Benson & Hedges Gold Cup 2nd |
18:17–0–0 | Gradisco | Venezuela | 1960 | Show Ring x Gradara by Orsenigo | |
16:15–1–0 | The Flying Dutchman | Great Britain | 1846 | Bay Middleton x Barbelle by Sandbeck | 1850 Doncaster Cup 2nd |
15:14–0–1 | Sysonby | United States | 1902 | Melton x Optime by Orme | Sheepshead Bay Futurity 3rd |
14:13–1–0 | Camarine | Great Britain | 1828 | Juniper x Rubens mare by Rubens | Maiden race 2nd |
13:12–0–1 | Faugheen | Ireland | B.g. | Germany x Miss Pickering by Accordion | 2015 Morgiana Hurdle 2nd |
12:11–0–0 | Alba | Germany | 1927 | Wallenstein x Arabis by Ard Patrick[25] | |
12:11–0–0 | Invasor | Argentina | B.h 2002 | Candy Stripes x Quendom by Interprete | 2005 UAE Derby 4th |
12:11–1–0 | Isinglass | Great Britain | 1890 | Isonomy x Deadlock by Wenlock | Lancashire Plate 2nd |
11:10–1–0 | Queen of Trumps | Great Britain | br. f. 1832 | Velocipede x Princess Royal by Castrel | |
11:10–0–1 | Wheel of Fortune | Great Britain | f. 1869 | Adventurer x Queen Berths by Kingston | 1879 Great Yorkshire Stakes |
11:10–0–1 | Galopin | Great Britain | 1872 | Vedette x Flying Duchess by The Flying Dutchman | 1874 Middle Park Plate 3rd |
11:10–1–0 | Imi | Hungary | 1953 | Internezzo x Minci by Mannamead[25] | |
11:10–0–0 | Ruffian | United States | f. 1972 | Reviewer x Shenanigans by Native Dancer | Match race against Foolish Pleasure |
11:10-1-0 | Atlantic Jewel | Australia | b. f. 2008 | Fastnet Rock x Regard by Zabeel | 2013 Underwood Stakes |
10:9–1–0 | Don John | Great Britain | 1835 | Waverley x Comus mare by Comus | 1839 Port Stakes 2nd |
10:9–1–0 | Alleged | United States | 1974 | Hoist the Flag x Princess Pout by Prince John | 1977 St. Leger Stakes 2nd |
10:9–0–0 | Dubai Millennium | Great Britain | 1996 | Seeking The Gold x Colorado Dancer by Shareef Dancer | 1999 Epsom Derby 7th |
10:9–1–0 | Forli | Argentina | 1963 | Aristophanes (GB) x Trevisa by Advocate (GB)[124] | |
10:9–1–0 | West Australian | Great Britain | 1850 | Melbourne x Mowerina by Touchstone. Triple Crown winner.[125] | |
10:9–1–0 | Majestic Prince | United States | 1966 | Raise a Native x Gay Hostess by Royal Charger | 1969 Belmont Stakes 2nd |
10:9–1–0 | Divine Proportions | United States | 2002 | Kingmambo x Myth to Reality by Sadler's Wells | 2005 Prix Jacques Le Marois 2nd |
10:9–1–0 | Horse Chestnut | South Africa | 1995 | Fort Wood x London Wall by Col Pickering | |
10:9–1–0 | Phone Trick | United States | 1982 | Clever Trick x Over the Phone by Finnegan | |
9:8–1–0 | Dante | Great Britain | 1942 | Nearco x Rosy Legend by Dark Legend[25] | 1945 2000 Guineas Stakes, 2nd |
9:8–1–0 | Donatello II | France[126] | 1934 | Blenheim II (GB) x Delleana (ITY) by Clarissimus (GB)[25] | |
9:8–1–0[25] | Herold | Germany[126] | 1917 | Dark Ronald x Hornisse by Ard Patrick | |
9:8–1–0[25] | Mistress Ford | France | 1933 | Blandford (IRE) x Polly Flinders II by Teddy | |
9:8–0–0 | Sea the Stars | Ireland | 2006 | Cape Cross x Urban Sea by Miswaki | Maiden race |
9:8–1–0[25] | Sicambre | France | 1948 | Prince Bio x Sif by Rialto | 1950 Prix Morny, 2nd |
9:8–1–0 | Smarty Jones | United States | 2001 | Elusive Quality x I'll Get Along by Smile | 2004 Belmont Stakes, 2nd |
9:8–0–1[25] | Sun Chariot | Ireland | 1939 | Hyperion x Clarence by Diligence | |
9:8–1–0 | Horometer | Canada | 1931 | Hourless x Star Pal by North Star | |
9:8–1–0 | Dalakhani | Ireland | 2000 | Darshaan x Daltawa by Miswaki | 2003 Irish Derby, 2nd |
8:7–1–0 | Kingman | United Kingdom | 2011 | Invincible Spirit x Zenda by Zamindar | 2014 2000 Guineas Stakes, 2nd |
8:7–1–0 | Graustark | United States | 1963 | Ribot x Flower Bowl by Alibhai[25] | 1966 Blue Grass Stakes, 2nd |
8:7–0–0 | Big Brown | United States | B.h. 2005 | Boundary x Mien by Nureyev | 2008 Belmont Stkaes DNF |
8:7–0–0 | King Kamehameha | Japan | B.h. 2001 | Kingmambo x Manfath by Last Tycoon | 2004 Keisei Hai |
8:7–0–0 | Reel | United States | Gr.m. 1838 | Glencoe (GB) x Gallopade by Catton[127] | |
8:7–0–0 | Shakespeare | United States | B.h. 2001 | Theatrical x Lady Shirl by That's a Nice | 2005 Breeders' Cup Turf |
8:7–1–0 | Sea Bird | France | 1962 | Dan Cupid x Sicalade by Sicalade | 1964 Grand Critérium, 2nd |
8:7–1–0 | Macaroni | United Kingdom | 1860 | Sweetmeat x Jocose | debut race at 1862 |
8:7–1–0 | El Gran Senor | United States | 1981 | Northern Dancer x Sex Appeal by Buckpasser | 1984 Epsom Derby, 2nd |
8:7–1–0 | Sinndar | Ireland | 1997 | Grand Lodge x Sinntara x Lashkari | 2000 Ballysax Stakes, 2nd |
8:7–0–1 | Grand Parade | Ireland | blk.c. 1916 | Orby x Grand Geraldine by Desmond | |
7:6–1–0 | St Patrick | Great Britain | 1817 | Walton x Dick Andrews mare by Dick Andrews | |
7:6–0–0 | Barbaro | United States | 2003 | Dynaformer x La Ville Rouge by Carson City[25] | |
7:6–1–0 | Lexington | United States | 1850 | Boston x Alice Carneal by Sarpedon (GB)[25] | |
7:6–1–0 | Partner | Great Britain | 1718 | Jigg x Sister to Mixbury, by Curwen's Bay Barb[128] | |
7:6–0–0 | Val d'Or | France | 1902 | Flying Fox x Wandora by Bruce | |
6:5–1–0 | Hoist the Flag | United States | 1968 | Tom Rolfe x Wavy Navy by War Admiral | |
6:5–1–0 | Kingston Treasure | Hong Kong | 1995 | Spectacular Love x Attempting by Try My Best | |
6:5–1–0 | Majesticperfection | United States | 2006 | Harlan's Holiday x Act So Noble by Wavering Monarch | |
6:5–1–0 | Meld | Great Britain | f. 1952 | Alycidon x Daily Double by Fair Trial | |
6:5–1–0 | Sebring | Australia | Ch.c. 2005 | More Than Ready x Pure Speed by Flying Spur[129] | |
6:5–1–0 | Voltaire | Great Britain | 1826 | Blacklock x mare by Phantom | |
6:5–0–0 | Zilzal | United States | Ch.c 1986 | Nureyev x French Charmer by Le Fabuleux | |
5:4–1–0 | Bletchingly | Australia | Br.h. 1970 | Biscay x Coogee (GB) by Relic (USA) | |
5:4–1–0 | Riddlesworth | Great Britain | 1828 | Emilius x Fillagree by Soothsayer | |
4:3–1–0[25] | Blandford | Ireland | 1919 | Swynford x Blanche by White Eagle | |
4:3–0–0 | Wild Dayrell | Great Britain | Br.h. 1852 | Ion x Ellen Middleton by Cain. Won Epsom Derby. | |
3:2–0–1 | Bois Roussel | Great Britain | Br.h. 1935 | Vatout x Plucky Liege by Spearmint. Won Epsom Derby.[130] | |
3:2–0–0 | Nureyev | United States | 1977 | Northern Dancer x Special by Forli | 2,000 Guineas Stakes DSQ (finished 1st) |
3:2–0–0 | Wilkes | France | 1952 | Court Martial x Sans Tares (GB) by Sind.[131] |
- Still Active
Horses that have won more than $10 million
- Orfevre (Japan) 1,576,213,000 yen (USD $19,005,276)[132]
- Buena Vista (Japan) 1,478,869,700 yen (USD $17,018,548)
- T M Opera O (Japan) 1,835,189,000 yen (USD$16,200,337)
- Gentildonna (Japan) JPY 1,030,758,000 (USD$15,978,745)[133][134]
- Makybe Diva (GB) A$14,526,685 (US$15,526,032). Raced in Australia.[135]
- Vodka 1,333,565,800 JPY (US$13,147,826)
- Victoire Pisa $12,891,734 [136]
- Deep Impact (Japan) 1,454,551,000 yen (USD$12,825,285)
- California Chrome (USA) $12,532,650 USD [137]
- Gold Ship (Japan) 1,397,767,000 yen (USD$12,345,581)
- Narita Brian (Japan) 1,026,916,000 yen ($12,026,101 USD)
- Symboli Kris S (USA) 984,724,000 JPY ($11,531,995 USD)
- Espoir City (JPN) $11,443,812
- Sunline (NZ) A$11,351,607 ($11,412,905 USD)
- Vermilion (Japan) 1,168,607,500 yen (USD$11,139,125)
- So You Think (NZ) A$10,749,800
- Curlin (USA) USD$10,501,800
- Viva Pataca (GB) HKD$81,297,500 (US$10,438,864.83)
All of the horses that have won over $10 million (and many others) belong to the Nearco sireline with the exception of Curlin, who is from the Native Dancer branch of the Phalaris (grandsire of the same Nearco) sireline.[130]
In 1951, Citation became the first horse to win one million dollars.
See also
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