| Proud Birdie | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Proud Clarion |
| Grandsire | Hail To Reason |
| Dam | Bernie Bird |
| Damsire | Bolero |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1973 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Diamond C. Farm, Inc. |
| Owner | Marablue Farm |
| Trainer | 1) Rosemary G. Lepera 2) James W. Maloney |
| Record | 35: 9-3-3 |
| Earnings | US$324,842 |
| Major wins | |
| Christmas Day Handicap (1975) Criterium Stakes (1975) Everglades Stakes (1976) Bahamas Stakes (1976) Cabrillo Handicap (1977) Marlboro Cup Invitational Handicap (1977) | |
Proud Birdie (1973–2003) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known for his upset win in the G1 Marlboro Cup Invitational Handicap. [1] Bred in Florida, he was sired by 1967 Kentucky Derby winner Proud Clarion and out of the mare Bernie Bird, a daughter of the speedy Del Mar Derby winner, Bolero. [2]
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