| Greek Money | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Greek Song |
| Grandsire | Heliopolis |
| Dam | Lucy Lufton |
| Damsire | Nimbus |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1959 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Renappi Corporation |
| Owner | Brandywine Stable |
| Trainer | Virgil W. Raines |
| Record | 39: 10-6-2 |
| Earnings | US$239,433 |
| Major wins | |
| James H. Connors Memorial Stakes (1961) Chesapeake Stakes (1962) Excelsior Handicap (1963) Pennycomequick Purse (1964) American Triple Crown wins: Preakness Stakes (1962) | |
| Honours | |
| Greek Money Stakes at Laurel Park | |
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