The Parader (1898 – August 1902) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 1901 Preakness Stakes and finishing second in the Belmont Stakes.
Background
The Parader was a bay horse bred by the Belle Meade Stud of Nashville, Tennessee. He was sired by Longstreet, the leading American racehorse of 1891[1] out of a mare named Pretence.[2] He was owned by Richard T. Wilson, Jr., President of the Saratoga Race Course.
Racing career
In the Preakness, The Parader was given an indifferent ride, but produced a strong finish to win easily.[3] The Parader also won the Withers Stakes and the Lawrence Realization Stakes. His racing career ended in 1902 due to severe laminitis.[4] He was euthanized in August 1902 due to worsening lameness.[5]
References
- ^ "American Horse of the Year". Tbheritage.com. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ^ "The Parader pedigree". equineline.com. 2012-05-08. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ^ "THE PARADER WON EASILY". New York Times. 2012-06-10. Retrieved 2012-08-04.
- ^ Staff (March 30, 1902). "The Parader". Daily Racing Form. Triangle Publications. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ^ Staff. "Gossip of the turf". Daily Racing Form. Triangle Publications. Retrieved 20 May 2015.