Challenge Me

Challenge Me (foaled 1941) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse [1] who won top races in 1944 including the Oaklawn Handicap which he won by ten lengths while setting a new track record. He followed up with a win in the Arkansas Derby[2][3] In 1945 he added to his win total with a victory in that fall's Hollywood Gold Cup.[4]

Challenge Me
SireChallenger II
GrandsireSwynford
DamCash Book
DamsireBull Dog
SexStallion
Foaled1941
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederWarner L. Jones, Jr.
OwnerBrolite Farm
TrainerDan Cataldo
Record84: 13-11-10
EarningsUS$126,392
Major wins
Arkansas Derby (1944)
Oaklawn Handicap (1944)
Hollywood Gold Cup (1945)

References
  1. Challenge Me's pedigree and partial racing stats
  2. The Dubuque, Iowa Telegraph-Herald - April 4, 1944
  3. Oaklawn Park 2012 Media Guide
  4. Miami News - October 22, 1945


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