Overskate
Overskate | |
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Sire | Canadian Champion Turf Horse (1978, 1979, 1980) |
Honours | |
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (1993) Overskate Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack |
Overskate (1975–1992) was a Canadian
Man o' War, Overskate was foaled at his owner's farm in Port Elgin, Ontario
.
A small but versatile horse, Overskate raced successfully on grass and dirt racecourses and won major races on rain-soaked sloppy tracks. During his career, he was voted an unprecedented nine
turf at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York
.
Ridden by
Canadian Horse of the Year
was retired in 1980 as the all-time leading money winner among Canadian-bred horses.