| Prince Blessed | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Princequillo |
| Grandsire | Prince Rose |
| Dam | Dog Blessed |
| Damsire | Bull Dog |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1957 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Nuckols Brothers |
| Owner | Kerr Stable |
| Trainer | James I. Nazworthy |
| Record | 35: 8-6-4 |
| Earnings | US$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. He is best known for winning the 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup 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.
Pedigree
| 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
- Bowling Green Kentucky Park City Daily News – July 31, 1959
- Oxnard, California Press-Courier – July 17, 1961
- National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame