Nellie L. (foaled 1940 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse bred and raced by Calumet Farm. She was sired by Blenheim and out of the mare Nellie Flag.[1]

Nellie L.
SireBlenheim
GrandsireBlandford
DamNellie Flag
DamsireAmerican Flag
SexFilly
Foaled1940
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederCalumet Farm
OwnerCalumet Farm
TrainerBen A. Jones
EarningsUS$20,295
Major wins
Kentucky Oaks (1943)
Acorn Stakes (1943)

Trained by Ben Jones, in 1943 Nellie L. won the Kentucky Oaks[2] and Acorn Stakes,[3] two of the most important races for her age group.

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