Speightstown (horse)
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse (1998–2023 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Speightstown (February 1, 1998 – December 8, 2023) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2004 Breeders' Cup Sprint and was named that year's Champion sprinter. He also tied the track record for six furlongs at Saratoga race course. He became one of North America's leading sires.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Speightstown | |
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Sire | Gone West |
Grandsire | Mr. Prospector |
Dam | Silken Cat |
Damsire | Storm Cat |
Sex | Colt |
Foaled | February 1, 1998 |
Died | December 8, 2023 (aged 25) |
Country | United States |
Colour | Chestnut |
Breeder | Aaron & Marie Jones |
Owner | Eugene and Laura Melnyk |
Trainer | Todd Pletcher |
Record | 16: 10–2–2 |
Earnings | $1,258,256[1] |
Major wins | |
Churchill Downs Handicap True North Breeders' Cup Handicap Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap Breeder's Cup wins: Breeders' Cup Sprint (2004) | |
Awards | |
Eclipse Award for Champion Sprinter (2004) | |
Last updated on December 9, 2023 |
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