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Horse Name

Sir Barton

Sir Barton
Trainer:H. Guy Bedwell
Owner: J. K. L. Ross
Stable: -
Earnings: -
Foaling Date: -
Pedigree: Star Shoot and Lady Sterling of Hanover
Dosage: 0-16-0-0-0
Dosage Index / CD: 0 / 1
Best Beyer Figure:

Notes: At 3, won Kentucky Derby, Preakness S. (favorite) , Withers S., Belmont S. (favorite NAR of 2 17-2 for 1-3/8mi), Maryland H., Pimlico Fall Serial WFA 2, Pimlico Fall Serial WFA 3 At 4, won Saratoga H. (NTR), Dominion H., Merchants Citizens H. (NWR) 2nd Kenilworth Park Gold Cup (Match Race) Horse Of The Year Champion Three Year Old Colt, 1919. Hall Of Fame Inductee, 1957. First winner of the American Triple Crown. Top US earner of 1919.

Facts

• in 1919 became the first winner of the American Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing even before the phrase Triple Crown was applied
• as a four-year-old, won five of the 12 races he entered during the 1920 season
• inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1957