Boldnesian (1963–1975) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.
| 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) | |
Racing career edit
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 Park.[1]
Stud record edit
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.
Pedigree edit
| Sire Bold Ruler |
Nasrullah | Nearco | Pharos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nogara | |||
| Mumtaz Begum | Blenheim | ||
| Mumtaz Mahal | |||
| Miss Disco | Discovery | Display | |
| Ariadne | |||
| Outdone | Pompey | ||
| Sweep Out | |||
| Dam Alanesian |
Polynesian | Unbreakable | Sickle |
| Blue Grass | |||
| Black Polly | Polymelian | ||
| Black Queen | |||
| Alablue | Blue Larkspur | Black Servant | |
| Blossom Time | |||
| Double Time | Sir Gallahad | ||
| Virginia L (family: 4-m) |
References edit
- ^ Cady, Steve (23 March 1966). "Knee Operation Sidelines Boldnesian for Six Months; INJURY IS TRACED TO COAST STAKES Bone Chips Developed in Santa Anita Derby Victory Baeza Hurt in Fall". The New York Times.