Cormorant (horse)

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Cormorant
SireHis Majesty
GrandsireRibot
DamSong Sparrow
DamsireTudor Minstrel
SexStallion
FoaledApril 21, 1974
DiedMay 4, 2007
CountryUSA
BreederBen Roach
OwnerBerry C T Jr
TrainerJames P. Simpson
JockeyDanny Wright
Record12:8-2-0
Earnings$243,174
Major wins
Jersey Derby (1977)
Gotham Stakes (1977)
Bay Shore Stakes (1977)

Cormorant (April 21, 1974 - May 4, 2007) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and the winner of the 1977 Jersey Derby . [1]

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Racing career

Cormorant was purchased for $16,000 and was named after the owner's wife's sailboard. [2] He debuted on June 22, 1976. He had a strong 1976, winning 4 out of 5 races including the October 16, 1976, Nursery Stakes. [1] His winning ways continued into the 1977 season, where he won the Iroquois Handicap and the Grade-3 Bay Shore Stakes in March. He then won the April 9th, 1977, Grade-2 Gotham Stakes. His 7 race winning streak was snapped after a 2nd-place finish at the May 14th, 1977 Grade-2 Withers Stakes. [3] [1] On May 21, 1977, he entered the 1977 Preakness Stakes. He finished in 4th place behind Seattle Slew, Iron Constitution and Run Dusty Run as the 2nd favorite at 4:1 odds. [4] He returned just 9 days later when he won the biggest victory of his career - the Grade-1 1977 Jersey Derby on May 30. He defeated For the Moment by 3+12 lengths and netted $124,200. [5] He finished his career on June 19, 1977, with a 2nd-place finish at the Grade-2 Ohio Derby.

Stud career

Cormorant descendants include: [6]

c = colt, g = gelding, f = filly

FoaledNameSexMajor Wins
1984Grecian Flightf First Flight Handicap, Breeders' Cup Handicap
1987Social RetireegGailant Man Stakes
1989 Saratoga Dew f Beldame Stakes, Gazelle Stakes
1989Zinc Tamon O (JPN)c Kokura Nisai Stakes
1991 Go for Gin c 1994 Kentucky Derby, Remsen Stakes, Preview Stakes
1991Mr Angelc Palm Beach Stakes
1993Instant Friendshipc Red Smith Handicap
1993Draw Shotc Poker Handicap
1996 Gander g Meadowlands Cup Handicap, Albany Stakes, Empire Classic Handicap

Sire line tree

Pedigree

Pedigree of Cormorant (USA), 1974 [28]
Sire
His Majesty (USA)
b. 1968
Ribot (GB)
b. 1952
Tenerani Bellini
Tofanella
RomanellaEl Greco
Barbara Burrini
Flower Bowl (USA)
b. 1952
Alibhai Hyperion*
Teresina
Flower RedBeau Pere
Boudoir
Dam
Song Sparrow (USA)
b. 1967
Tudor Minstrel (GB)
b. 1944
Owen Tudor Hyperion*
Mary Tudor
Sansonnet Sansovino
Lady Juror
Swoons Tune (USA)
b. 1962
Swoon's Son The Doge
Swoon
Recess Count Fleet
Recce

* Cormorant is inbred 4S x 4D to the stallion Hyperion, meaning that he appears fourth generation on the sire side of his pedigree and fourth generation on the dam side of his pedigree.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Cormorant" . Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  2. "Cormorant Scores at Big A For 6th Straight Triumph" . Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  3. "Iron Constitution Noses Out Cormorant" . Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  4. "Classic Sire Cormorant Dies" . Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  5. "Jersey Derby To Cormorant By 3½ Lengths" . Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  6. "Cormorant". PedigreeQuery. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  7. Sire Line: Galopin
  8. Darley Arabian Sire Line: St Simon Branch
  9. American Classic Pedigree: Cormorant
  10. Classic Sire Cormorant Dies
  11. SOCIAL RETIREE IS THE LIFE OF THE PARTY, SETS TURF MARK AT LAUREL
  12. American Classic Pedigree: Go For Gin
  13. 1994 Kentucky Derby Winner Go For Gin Dies At The Kentucky Horse Park
  14. Go For Gin Dies at 31
  15. Zito Reflects on 'Lifetime of Memories' With Go for Gin
  16. ALBERT THE GREAT (1997 - 2022)
  17. Grade 1 Winner Albert the Great Euthanized at 24
  18. Albert the Great's Pedigree Analysis
  19. ALBERTUS MAXIMUS ( - 2022)
  20. Grade 1 Winner Albertus Maximus Dies at 18
  21. Albertus Maximus Dies
  22. Albertus Maximus retired, to stand at Shadwell Farm
  23. NOBIZ LIKE SHOBIZ
  24. G1 Winner Moonshine Mullin Retired From Racing
  25. At Age 24, Four-Time New York Champion Gander Is Living The Good Life
  26. New York-bred champion Gander passes at 26
  27. Fan Favorite Gander Dies at Age 26
  28. "Cormorant" . Retrieved 9 January 2020.