Boldnesian

Boldnesian
Sire Bold Ruler
Grandsire Nasrullah
Dam Alanesian
Damsire Polynesian
Sex Stallion
Foaled 1963
Country United States
Colour Bay
Breeder William Haggin Perry
Owner William Haggin Perry
Trainer James W. Maloney
Record 5: 4–0–0
Earnings US$107,625
Major wins
Santa Anita Derby (1966)

Boldnesian (1963–1975) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.

Racing career

In early 1966 Boldnesian won the Santa Anita Derby. He was scheduled to run in the Kentucky Derby, but his racing career was cut short by an operation after bone chips were discovered following his win at Santa Anita.[1]

Stud record

At stud, Boldnesian notably sired Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee Bold Ruckus and Bold Reasoning who in turn sired the 1977 U.S. Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.

References

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