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The Western Thoroughbred History: Wee Folk

Wee Folk was foaled on March 31st, 1961. He was bred by J. Rukin Jelks, the founder of Rillito Downs in Tucson, Arizona. Old Pueblo, the sire of Wee Folk, was by Windy City II and out of Shadows Fall, by Ariel. He won ten races, including the California Breeders’ Trail Stakes, Del Mar Futurity,… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Wee Folk

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The Western Thoroughbred History: Moolah Bux

Moolah Bux was foaled in 1952. His sire, Mahmoud, was a black-type placed winner by Blenheim II and out of Mah Mahal, a British Thoroughbred mare by Gainsborough. Moolah Bux was out of Anchors Ahead, an unraced mare by Man o’ War and out of Friar’s Carse, by Friar Rock. Anchors Ahead produced eight winners… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Moolah Bux