Horsename: | Prince Blessed |
Sire: | Princequillo |
Grandsire: | Prince Rose |
Dam: | Dog Blessed |
Damsire: | Bull Dog |
Sex: | Stallion |
Foaled: | 1957 |
Country: | United States |
Colour: | Bay |
Breeder: | Nuckols Brothers |
Owner: | Kerr Stable |
Trainer: | James I. Nazworthy |
Record: | 35: 8-6-4 |
Earnings: | US$255,805 |
Race: | Hollywood Gold Cup (1961) American Handicap (1961) |
Prince Blessed (foaled 1957 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, at $77,000, was the highest priced yearling auctioned in 1958.[1] He is best known for winning the 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup[2] as well as for siring Ole Bob Bowers who in turn sired the two-time American Horse of the Year and U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, John Henry.[3]