Prince Blessed (foaled 1957 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, at $77,000, was the highest priced yearling auctioned in 1958.[1] He is best known for winning the 1961 Hollywood Gold Cup[2] as well as for siring Ole Bob Bowers who in turn sired the two-time American Horse of the Year and U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee, John Henry.[3]
Pedigree
| Sire Princequillo Br. 1940 |
Prince Rose 1928 |
Rose Prince | Prince Palatine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eglantine | |||
| Indolence | Gay Crusader | ||
| Barrier | |||
| Cosquilla 1933 |
Papyrus | Tracery | |
| Miss Matty | |||
| Quick Thought | White Eagle | ||
| Mindful | |||
| Dam Dog Blessed 1941 |
Bull Dog 1927 |
Teddy | Ajax |
| Rondeau | |||
| Plucky Liege | Spearmint | ||
| Concertina | |||
| Blessed Again 1932 |
Blue Larkspur | Black Servant | |
| Blossom Time | |||
| Clonaslee | Orpiment | ||
| Bullet Proof |