Sacahuista
| Sacahuista | |
|---|---|
| Sire | (1987)
Breeders' Cup Distaff (1987) |
| Awards | |
| American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly (1987) | |
| Last updated on September 6, 2008 | |
Sacahuista (foaled 1984 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred Champion racehorse. She is a descendant of Nearco through both her Champion sire Bold Ruler, as well as through her dam Nalees Flying Flag.
Sacahuista was purchased as a yearling for $670,000 by future
Laffit Pincay, Jr., she finished fourth behind winner Brave Raj
.
When she raced at age three, Sacahuista's official record shows she won two of nine starts but in fact she finished first in both the
Breeders' Cup Distaff at Hollywood Park Racetrack. Sacahuista's 1987 performances earned her the Eclipse Award as American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly
.
Before being retired to
broodmare duty, Sacahuista raced three times at age four. Her best result was a second. Of her offspring, from sire Red Ransom she notably produced millionaire runner Ekraar, who won multiple stakes races in Europe, including the Italian Group One Gran Premio del Jockey Club. Through her mating to Mr. Prospector, Sacahuista is also the dam of the successful Australian
-based sire Hussonet.