Prince Blessed

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Prince Blessed
Sire Princequillo
Grandsire Prince Rose
DamDog Blessed
Damsire Bull Dog
Sex Stallion
Foaled1957
Country United States
Colour Bay
Breeder Nuckols Brothers
Owner Kerr Stable
Trainer James I. Nazworthy
Record35: 8-6-4
Earnings US$255,805
Major wins
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]

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Pedigree

Pedigree of Prince Blessed, 1957
Sire
Princequillo
Br. 1940
Prince Rose
1928
Rose Prince Prince Palatine
Eglantine
Indolence Gay Crusader
Barrier
Cosquilla
1933
Papyrus Tracery
Miss Matty
Quick ThoughtWhite Eagle
Mindful
Dam
Dog Blessed
1941
Bull Dog
1927
Teddy Ajax
Rondeau
Plucky Liege Spearmint
Concertina
Blessed Again
1932
Blue Larkspur Black Servant
Blossom Time
ClonasleeOrpiment
Bullet Proof

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