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Henbit (horse)
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henbit (28 March 1977 ā 1997) was an American-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse, best known for winning the Derby in 1980. After winning one minor race as a two-year-old, he showed improved form in 1980 to win the Classic Trial Stakes and the Chester Vase. He won the Derby in a fast time but sustained a leg injury in the race which ruled him out for the rest of the year. He failed when returning as a four-year-old and was retired to stud, where he had limited success as a sire of winners.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Henbit | |
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![]() Racing silks of Etti Plesch | |
Sire | Hawaii |
Grandsire | Utrillo |
Dam | Chateaucreek |
Damsire | Chateaugay |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 28 March 1977 |
Country | United States |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Helen Drake Jones |
Owner | Etti Plesch |
Trainer | Dick Hern |
Record | 8: 4-0-0 |
Earnings | $430,882 |
Major wins | |
Guardian Classic Trial (1980) Chester Vase (1980) Epsom Derby (1980) | |
Awards | |
Timeform rating 118 (1979), 130 (1980) | |
Last updated on August 29, 2007 |
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