Custus Rastus was a Kentucky-bred colt whose racing career was cut short by injury. Despite that setback, he was still a standout stallion prospect. Considered by many breeders to be one of the most perfectly conformed Thoroughbreds to ever stand to Quarter mares, the kind-hearted bay became a leading sire of AQHA Champions. His offspring… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Custus Rastus
Port Master was a half-brother to Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Alysheba. He was one of the winningest and soundest sons of Raise a Native. After he made 50 starts at tracks across the U.S.A. and Canada, he retired to stud in Texas. He sired Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse stakes winners. He has a… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Port Master
Killoqua was foaled on February 11th, 1959. He was bred by American businessman Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney at his farm near Lexington, Kentucky. Killoqua is a word from the indigenous Lushootseed language of the Pacific Northwest. It means deep, peaceful lake. Killoqua was by Mount Marcy, a son of leading sire Mahmoud. Mount Marcy won 17… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Killoqua
Bold Ego was foaled March 2nd, 1978. He was bred by J. D. Barton in Anthony, New Mexico. Bold Ego was by Bold Tactics, a multiple stakes placed son of Bold Ruler. Bold Tactics set a new track record for 6 furlongs at Hawthorne Park. Many of his foals possessed his same blistering speed. Bold… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Bold Ego
Fleet Kirsh was foaled on May 13th, 1966. He was bred by Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Bickenbaugh in California. Fleet Kirsch was by Fleet Nasrullah, one of the fastest sons of Nasrullah. Fleet Nasrullah won eleven races, including the Westchester Stakes, Lakes and Flowers Handicap and San Pasqual Handicap. Fleet Nasrullah also set new… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Fleet Kirsch
St. Columba was foaled on February 6th, 1969. He was bred by Mrs. Linell C. Smith in Kentucky. St. Columba was by Restless Native, a son of U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee Native Dancer. Restless Native won two races before a bowed tendon forced his early retirement. He stood at Sagamore Farm in Maryland.… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: St. Columba
Noble Kingdom was foaled in 1970. He was bred by Mrs. Mary Robertson in Oklahoma. Noble Kingdom was by Three Kingdoms, an unraced son of Princequillo. Three Kings sired stakes winners Pura U. P. R. and King Hoss in the United States. He was later exported to South America. Three Kings was the damsire of… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred: Noble Kingdom
Vandy was foaled in 1943. He was bred by C. L. Brown in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Vandy was by Going Light, an unraced son of multiple stakes winner Sweeping Light. His dam, Jean Ann Blair, was by Joe Blair, a famous son of Bonnie Joe. Joe Blair was a stakes-placed sprinter. In 1915, he lost… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Vandy
Moonsplash was foaled on May 9th, 1968. He was bred by John W. Greathouse and Ben F. Roach in Kentucky. Moonsplash was by Boldnesian, a bay son of leading sire Bold Ruler. Boldnesian won four races, including the 1966 Santa Anita Derby. His racing career was cut short due to bone chips in his knee… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Moonsplash
Maroon was foaled at the Alcorn Ranch in 1949. She was by Echuca Ladd, a chestnut Thoroughbred stallion bred by Cliff Armstrong in Seagraves, Texas. He was by Goalduring and out of Echuca, by Gay World. Echuca Ladd stood at the A. D. Jones Estate near Roswell. A stable sergeant at New Mexico Military Institute… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Maroon
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