J. O. Tobin
American thoroughbred racehorse (1974–1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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J. O. Tobin (March 28, 1974 – May 22, 1994) was an American-bred thoroughbred racehorse. As a two-year-old, he was sent to Europe, where he won his first three races, including the Richmond Stakes and Champagne Stakes, and was the highest-rated juvenile of the season in Britain. In the following year, he was transferred to the United States, where he recorded his most famous victory as he ended the undefeated streak of the Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew with a win in the Swaps Stakes. In the following year, he won a succession of major stakes races and was named American Champion Sprint Horse.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
J. O. Tobin | |
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Sire | Never Bend |
Grandsire | Nasrullah |
Dam | Hill Shade |
Damsire | Hillary |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | March 28, 1974[1] |
Country | United States |
Colour | Dark bay or brown |
Breeder | George A. Pope Jr. |
Owner | George A. Pope Jr. |
Trainer | Noel Murless John H. Adams Laz Barrera |
Record | 21:12-2-2 |
Earnings | $659,416 |
Major wins | |
Richmond Stakes (1976) Champagne Stakes (1976) Coronado Handicap (1977) Swaps Stakes (1977) Malibu Stakes (1978) Californian Stakes (1978) Tom Fool Handicap (1978) Los Angeles Handicap (1978) San Bernardino Handicap (1978) Premiere Handicap (1978) | |
Awards | |
Top-rated British two-year-old (1976) American Champion Sprint Horse (1978) |
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