Furthest Land Explained

Horsename:Furthest Land
Sire:Smart Strike
Grandsire:Mr. Prospector
Dam:Flagrant
Damsire:Rahy
Sex:Gelding
Foaled:2005
Country:United States
Colour:Bay
Breeder:Catherine Wills
Owner:Ken & Sarah Ramsey
Trainer:Michael J. Maker
Record:16: 8-2-1
Earnings:US$$869,689
Race:Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes (2009)

Breeders' Cup wins:
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (2009)

Updated:April 11, 2010

Furthest Land (foaled 2005 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Bred by Catherine Wills, Furthest Land is the first registered foal from the unraced mare, Flagrant, a daughter of Rahy.[1] He was a former claimer for $35,000 who, under the ownership of Ken and Sarah Ramsey, won the 2009 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile by 3/4 length over Ready's Echo and heavily favored Midshipman.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shandler . Jason . September 26, 2009 . Furthest Land Surprises in KY Cup Classic . 2024-11-06 . www.bloodhorse.com.
  2. Web site: 2009-11-07 . Ex-claimer Furthest Land wins BC Dirt Mile . 2024-11-06 . ESPN.com . en.
  3. Web site: Furthest Land - Hall of Champions . 2024-11-06 . breederscup.com . en.