Forward Gal

Forward Gal
Sire	Native Charger
Grandsire	Native Dancer
Dam	Forward Thrust
Damsire	Jet Action
Sex	Mare
Foaled	1968
Country	United States
Colour	Bay
Breeder	Abraham I. Savin
Owner	Aisco Stable
Trainer	Warren A. Croll, Jr.
Record	26: 12-4-6
Earnings	US$438,933
Major wins
	Frizette Stakes (1970); Sorority Stakes (1970); Schuylkill Stakes (1970); Spinaway Stakes (1970); Gazelle Handicap (1971); Betsy Ross Handicap (1971); Monmouth Oaks (1971); Comely Stakes (1971)
Awards
	American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly (1970)
Honours
	Forward Gal Stakes at Gulfstream Park

Last updated June 04, 2019

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