He's A Smoothie

He's A Smoothie (foaled 1963 in

In 1967, He's a Smoothie raced in both Canada and the United States. His major victories came in the Canadian Maturity Stakes, the Durham Cup Handicap, the Eclipse Stakes, his second straight Seagram Cup Handicap, and the most prestigious win of his career, the Canadian International Championship.

Based on his performances in Canada, He's a Smoothie was invited to compete against some of the best American and European horses in the November 12, 1967

He's a Smoothie was voted 1967 Canadian Horse of the Year honors.

1968

Wintered in

Sale and Death

On July 24, 1968, He's a Smoothie was sold to a California syndicate led by William E. Pasko III, who planned to retire the horse at the end of the year to stand at stud. [4] He's a Smoothie was competing in the August 7 Bernard Baruch Handicap at Saratoga Race Course when he broke down as a result of torn ligaments and had to be humanely euthanized. [5]

In 2003, He's a Smoothie's racing career was honored with induction in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame.

Pedigree

References

• He's A Smoothie's pedigree and partial racing stats
• October 25, 1967 New York Times article titled "He's A Smoothie Invited To Laurel International"
• He's A Smoothie at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame