Spur (horse)

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Spur
Long Beach Handicap
(1918)

Spur (1913–1930) was an American thoroughbred racehorse.

Racing career

In 1916, he won eight major races and finished second in the

Empire City track record for a mile and a sixteenth on the dirt in winning his second straight Yonkers Handicap.[2][3]

Stud record

As a sire, standing at James Butler's Eastview Farm in Tarrytown, New York, Spur's best progeny was Sting.

Spur died on May 31, 1930, at Eastview Farm.

Pedigree

Pedigree of Spur
Sire
King James
Plaudit Himyar Alarm
Hira
Cinderella Tomahawk
Manna
Unsightly Pursebearer Scottish Chief
Thrift
Hira Villa Himyar
Tolima
Dam
Auntie Mum
Melton Master Kildare Lord Ronald
Silk
Violet Melrose Scottish Chief
Violet
Adderly Ayrshire Hampton
Atalanta
Sandiway Doncaster
Clemence

References

  1. ^ "Friar Rock Victor in Belmont Stake - August Belmont's Colt Captures Heavy Purse - Mr. Tucker Wins Amateur Cup". The New York Times. 1916-06-11. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
  2. ^ "Butler's Spur Wins Yonkers Handicap - Favorite Makes Brilliant Finish After Trailing at Empire City Track. Passes Lady Rotha Easily - John Sanford's Lady Russe Too Fleet for Quietude in the Second Race". The New York Times. 1917-07-29. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  3. Montreal Gazette
    . July 29, 1918. Retrieved 2011-08-30.