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Prince Blessed

American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse

Prince Blessed (foaled 1957 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, at $77,000, was the highest priced yearling auctioned in 1958. He is best known for winning the 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup 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.

01Sire line tree

02Pedigree

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 Thought White 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
Clonaslee Orpiment
Bullet Proof
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