Prove Out
| Prove Out | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Hobeau Farm |
| Trainer | H. Allen Jerkens |
| Record | 39: 9-6-4 |
| Earnings | US$270,426 |
| Major wins | |
| Jockey Club Gold Cup (1973) Woodward Stakes (1973) Grey Lag Handicap (1974) | |
Prove Out (1969–1990) was an American
Cougar II) in three different races at three different distances.[1]
Background
Prove Out was a
chestnut horse bred by King Ranch. During his racing career he was trained by H. Allen Jerkens. Prove Out's dam Equal Venture, was a sister of the Triple Crown winner Assault and the granddam of the Eclipse Stakes winner Solford.[2]
Racing career
In the 1973 Woodward, Prove Out, at odds of 16:1, upset odds-on favorite
U.S. Champion Older Horse Riva Ridge, in the 1973 Jockey Club Gold Cup.[4]
In addition to his two memorable victories in 1973, Prove Out also ran track record times at
Cougar II, and Riva Ridge.[1]
Prove Out would go on to win one other stakes race, the 1974 Grey Lag Handicap.
Stud record
Prove Out was the broodmare sire of the champion filly Miesque.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Steve Haskin (August 4, 2008) "The Unbeatable Horse" (Bloodhorse.com)
- ^ "Thoroughbred Bloodlines - Maniac - Family 4-c". Bloodlines.net. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
- ^ Whitney Tower (October 8, 1973). "This Man is Dangerous!". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2009-05-11.
- ^ ISBN 1-58150-117-X.