What a Treat
| What a Treat | |
|---|---|
| Sire | |
| Awards | |
| American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly (1965) | |
What a Treat (foaled 1962 in
broodmare in 1972 at a world record price.[1]
Background
Bred and raced by George D. Widener Jr., she was conditioned for racing by future U.S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer Syl Veitch.
Racing career
As a three-year-old in 1965, What a Treat won seven of the top races for her age group, including a win over older stars Tosmah and Affectionately in capturing the Beldame Stakes.
At age four, carrying high weight, What a Treat finished off the board in the February 15, 1966 Columbiana Handicap at Florida's
Ladies Handicap, and Maskette Handicap
. Although What a Treat was in training in May 1967, her career ended that year without further racing success.
Breeding record
What a Treat was retired to broodmare duty at owner George Widener's
Conditions races in England and Ireland, he is best remembered as one of the foundation sires responsible for turning Ireland's Coolmore Stud into one of the most important Thoroughbred breeding operations in the world.[3]
Pedigree
| Sire Tudor Minstrel |
Owen Tudor | Hyperion | Gainsborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selene | |||
| Mary Tudor | Pharos | ||
| Anna Bolena | |||
| Sansonnet | Sansovino | Swynford | |
| Gondolette | |||
| Lady Juror | Son-in-Law
| ||
| Lady Josephine | |||
| Dam Rare Treat |
Stymie | Equestrian | Equipoise |
| Frilette | |||
| Stop Watch | On Watch | ||
| Sunset Gun | |||
| Rare Perfume | Eight Thirty | Pilate | |
| Dinner Time | |||
| Fragrance | Sir Gallahad III
| ||
| Rosebloom |
References
- ^ "What a Treat Is Selected Top 3-Year-Old Filly of '65". The New York Times. 1 December 1965.
- ^ "$450,000, A Record, Is Paid for Mare At Widener Auction". The New York Times. 15 February 1972.
- ^ "2012 Breeders' Cup World Championships - Day 2".