Saunterer Explained

Horsename:Saunterer
Sire:Leamington
Grandsire:Faugh-a-Ballagh
Dam:Lemonade
Damsire:Lexington
Sex:Stallion
Foaled:1878
Country:United States
Colour:Chestnut
Breeder:Aristides Welch
Owner:George L. Lorillard
Trainer:R. Wyndham Walden
Race:American Classics wins:
Preakness Stakes (1881)
Belmont Stakes (1881)

Saunterer was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Ridden by Tom Costello, he won the 1881 Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.[1] [2]

Background

Saunterer was bred in Pennsylvania by Aristides Welch. His father was leading sire Leamington, and his dam was Lemonade, a daughter of leading sire Lexington. He was later sold to George L. Lorillard. [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1881 . Preakness.com . 2016-07-14.
  2. Web site: Calabrese . Joe . Preakness Stakes: Winning Horses, Jockeys & Trainers . Heavy.com . 2015-05-15 . 2016-07-14.
  3. Web site: Saunterer Horse Pedigree . Thoroughbred Database . 11 March 2022.