Omaha (horse)
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Omaha (March 24, 1932 ā April 24, 1959) was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who is the third winner of the American Triple Crown.
Quick Facts Sire, Grandsire ...
Omaha | |
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Sire | Gallant Fox |
Grandsire | Sir Gallahad III |
Dam | Flambino |
Damsire | Wrack |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1932 |
Country | United States |
Colour | Chestnut |
Breeder | Claiborne Farm |
Owner | Belair Stud |
Trainer | James E. Fitzsimmons |
Record | 22:9-7-2 |
Earnings | $154,755 |
Major wins | |
Arlington Classic (1935) Dwyer Stakes (1935)
Triple Crown race wins: | |
Awards | |
3rd U.S. Triple Crown Winner (1935) U.S. Champion 3-Year-Old Male Horse (1935) | |
Honours | |
U.S. Racing Hall of Fame (1965) #61 - Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century | |
Last updated on September 15th, 2006 |
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In a racing career which lasted from 1934 to 1936, Omaha won 9 of his 22 races. He had his greatest success as a three-year-old in 1935 when he swept the Triple Crown. As a four-year-old, he narrowly lost the Ascot Gold Cup.