T.V. Lark
| T.V. Lark | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Stallion |
| Foaled | February 12, 1957[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Dr. Walter D. Lucas |
| Owner | Chase R. McCoy |
| Trainer | William Molter Paul K. Parker |
| Record | 72: 19-13-6 |
| Earnings |
|
| Major wins | |
Washington, D.C. International (1961) Philadelphia Turf Handicap (1962) | |
| Awards | |
| American Champion Male Turf Horse (1961) Leading sire in North America (1974) | |
T.V. Lark (February 12, 1957 – 1975) was an American
Washington, D.C. International Stakes
. He was also the leading sire in North America in 1974.
Background
T.V. Lark was a bay horse bred in California by Dr. Walter D. Lucas. He was owned during his racing career by Chase McCoy of CR Mac Stables, and initially trained by U.S. Racing Hall of Fame member William Molter.
Racing career
At age two, T.V. Lark won the
United Nations Handicap
.
In 1961, T.V. Lark won several top races and broke the track record on the
Washington, D.C. International. T.V. Lark's performances in 1961 saw him named that year's American Champion Male Turf Horse.[3]
Stud career
T.V. Lark was retired to stand at
Hamburg Place farm in Lexington, Kentucky. A descendant of the great sire Nearco, T.V. Lark was the leading sire in the United States in 1974 when his progeny won 121 races. T.V. Lark was the damsire of the Hall of Fame filly Chris Evert
.
T.V. Lark died in 1975 at age 18 and was buried in the equine cemetery at Hamburg Place.
Pedigree
| Sire Indian Hemp |
Nasrullah | Nearco (ITY) | Pharos (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nogara (ITY) | |||
| Mumtaz Begum (FR) | Blenheim II | ||
| Mumtaz Mahal (GB) | |||
| Sabzy | Stardust (GB) | Hyperion (GB) | |
| Sister Stella (GB) | |||
| Sarita (GB) | Swynford (GB) | ||
| Molly Desmond (GB) | |||
| Dam Miss Larksfly |
Heelfly | Royal Ford | Swynford (GB) |
| Royal Yoke | |||
| Canfli | Campfire | ||
| Flivver | |||
| Larksnest | Bull Dog (FR) | Teddy | |
| Plucky Liege (GB) | |||
| Light Lark | Blue Larkspur | ||
| Ruddy Light (family 9-c)[4] |
References
- ^ a b "Pedigree of T.V. Lark". Equineline. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ "Profile of T.V. Lark". www.equibase.com. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ "T. V. Lark (horse)". American Classic Pedigrees. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ "Thoroughbred Bloodlines - Crab Mare - Family 9-c". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved 15 August 2020.