Crafty Admiral
| Crafty Admiral | |
|---|---|
| Sire | (1978) |
Crafty Admiral (June 6, 1948 – 1972) was an American
American Champion Older Male Horse and Leading broodmare sire in North America in 1978.[1]
Background
A very late foal, Crafty Admiral's dam, Admiral's Lady, died after producing the colt. He was purchased for $6,500 as a yearling by
Harry Guggenheim horses held in the paddock at Belmont Park. In late 1951, Grant sold him to Charles and Frances Cohen, a husband-and-wife team who raced under the name of Charfran Stable.[2]
Racing career
Crafty Admiral set a new track record for seven furlongs in winning the 1952 Palm Beach Handicap at Hialeah Park Race Track.[3]
At stud
Retired to stud in
U.S. Triple Crown champion Affirmed whose earnings helped make Crafty Admiral that year's Leading broodmare sire in North America.[4]
Pedigree
| Sire Fighting Fox |
Sir Gallahad | Teddy | Ajax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rondeau | |||
| Plucky Liege | Spearmint | ||
| Concertina | |||
| Marguerite | Celt | Commando | |
| Maid of Erin | |||
| Fairy Ray | Radium | ||
| Seraph | |||
| Dam Admiral's Lady |
War Admiral | Man o' War | Fair Play |
| Mahubah | |||
| Brushup | Sweep | ||
| Annette K. | |||
| Boola Brook | Bull Dog | Teddy | |
| Plucky Liege | |||
| Brookdale | Peter Pan
| ||
| Sweepaway |
References
- ^ Reilly, Kellie "Crafty Admiral -- 1952 Champion Handicap Horse", Brisnet.com, accessed June 21, 2013.
- ^ New York Times - December 21, 1952
- ^ Pittsburgh Press - January 24, 1952
- ISBN 978-1581501179