Prince Blessed

Prince Blessed
SirePrincequillo
GrandsirePrince Rose
DamDog Blessed
DamsireBull Dog
SexStallion
Foaled1957
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederNuckols Brothers
OwnerKerr Stable
TrainerJames I. Nazworthy
Record35: 8-6-4
EarningsUS$255,805
Major wins
Hollywood Gold Cup (1961)
American Handicap (1961)

Prince Blessed (foaled 1957 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, at $77,000, was the highest priced yearling auctioned in 1958.[1] He is best known for winning the 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup[2] as well as for siring Ole Bob Bowers who in turn sired the two-time American Horse of the Year and U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, John Henry.[3]

Sire line tree

Pedigree

Pedigree of Prince Blessed, 1957
Sire
Princequillo
Br. 1940 		Prince Rose
1928 		Rose Prince Prince Palatine
Eglantine
Indolence Gay Crusader
Barrier
Cosquilla
1933 		Papyrus Tracery
Miss Matty
Quick Thought White Eagle
Mindful
Dam
Dog Blessed
1941 		Bull Dog
1927 		Teddy Ajax
Rondeau
Plucky Liege Spearmint
Concertina
Blessed Again
1932 		Blue Larkspur Black Servant
Blossom Time
Clonaslee Orpiment
Bullet Proof

References

  1. ^ Bowling Green Kentucky Park City Daily News – July 31, 1959
  2. ^ Oxnard, California Press-Courier – July 17, 1961
  3. ^ National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
  4. ^ Hall of Fame: John Henry
  5. ^ American Classic Pedigree: John Henry
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