Prince Blessed

Prince Blessed (foaled 1957 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, at $77,000, was the highest priced yearling auctioned in 1958.[1] He is best known for winning the 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup[2] 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.[3]

Prince Blessed
SirePrincequillo
GrandsirePrince Rose
DamDog Blessed
DamsireBull Dog
SexStallion
Foaled1957
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederNuckols Brothers
OwnerKerr Stable
TrainerJames I. Nazworthy
Record35: 8-6-4
EarningsUS$255,805
Major wins
Hollywood Gold Cup (1961)
American Handicap (1961)

References
  1. Bowling Green Kentucky Park City Daily News – July 31, 1959
  2. Oxnard, California Press-Courier – July 17, 1961
  3. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
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