Nellie L. Explained

Horsename:Nellie L.
Grandsire:Blandford
Damsire:American Flag
Sex:Filly
Foaled:1940
Country:United States
Colour:Bay
Owner:Calumet Farm
Trainer:Ben A. Jones
Earnings:US$20,295
Race:Kentucky Oaks (1943)
Acorn Stakes (1943)

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]

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.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pedigreequery.com/nellie+l Nelli L.'s pedigree
  2. https://www.nytimes.com/1943/05/09/archives/nellie-l-scores-in-kentucky-oaks-calumet-farm-filly-outraces.html New York Times - May 9, 1943
  3. https://www.nytimes.com/1943/05/20/archives/nellie-l-captures-14150-acorn-stakes-by-three-lengths-at-belmont.html New York Times - May 20, 1943