Vanguard (American racehorse)

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Vanguard
Sire Virgil
GrandsireVandal
DamLa Henderson
Damsire Lexington
Sex Stallion
FoaledMarch 24th, 1879
Country United States
Colour Bay
Breeder Milton H. Sanford
Owner George L. Lorillard
Trainer R. Wyndham Walden
Earnings$5,290
Major wins
American Classics wins:
Preakness Stakes (1882)

Vanguard was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Ridden by Tom Costello, he won the 1882 Preakness Stakes. [1] [2]

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Background

Vanguard was bred in Kentucky by M. H. Stanford. His dam was La Henderson, a daughter of the influential sire Lexington. His father was the leading sire Virgil. He was foaled on March 24, 1879. Later on, he was sold to George L. Lorillard. [3]

Racing Career

Vanguard raced nine times in his career, winning four. At three years old, he won the Preakness Stakes, ridden by Tom Costello. His overall career earnings were $5,290. [3]

Pedigree

Pedigree of Vanguard
Sire
Virgil

1864

Vandal

1850

Glencoe I Sultan
Trampoline
Tranby MareTranby
Lucilla
Hymenia

1851

YorkshireSt. Nicholas
Miss Rose
Little PeggyCripple
Peggy Stewart
Dam
La Henderson

1865

Lexington

1850

Boston Timoleon
Sister to Tuckahoe
Alice CarnealSarpedon
Rowena
Kitty Clark

1853

Glencoe I Sultan
Trampoline
Miss ObstinateSumpter
Jenny Slamerkin

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References

  1. "1882". Preakness.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  2. Calabrese, Joe (2015-05-15). "Preakness Stakes: Winning Horses, Jockeys & Trainers". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  3. 1 2 "Vanguard Horse Pedigree". Thoroughbred Database. Retrieved 3 March 2022.