Defeated Swaps in a celebrated match race on 31 August 1955 at
Washington Park.
Thoroughbred racehorse; career winnings of $1,288,565 in 30 starts (22
wins, 4 places, 1 show).
An ancestor of Afleet Alex, winner of the 2005 Preakness and Belmont
stakes, through both of that horse's parents: a great-great-great
grandsire through his sire and a great-great-great-great grandsire
through his dam.
Inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame in 1965.
In the book "Thoroughbred Champions: Top 100 Racehorses of the 20th
Century", published by The Blood-Horse, Inc., he is ranked #24.
Ancestor of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro through both of his parents. Great-great grandsire through his sire, Dynaformer; great-great-great grandsire through his dam, La Ville Rouge.