Blue Norther (horse)

Blue Norther (1961–1972) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse.

Blue Norther
SireWindy City
GrandsireWyndham
DamPerfect Gem
DamsireRoyal Gem
SexFilly
Foaled1961
CountryUnited States
ColourChestnut
BreederW. P. Little
OwnerMrs. William R. Hawn
TrainerWally Dunn
Record17: 10-3-0
Earnings$136,397
Major wins
Junior Miss Stakes (1963)
Ashland Stakes (1964)
Kentucky Oaks (1964)
Santa Anita Oaks (1964)
Honours
Blue Norther Stakes at Santa Anita Park

The Blue Norther Stakes is named for the filly.

Racing career

Along with Tosmah and Miss Cavandish, was a top filly in United States racing in 1964. Ridden by jockey Bill Shoemaker and trained by Wally Dunn, she won all five of her 1964 starts including three major races for fillies of her age group.

Retirement

Retired to broodmare duty after being diagnosed with a chipped sesamoid bone, Blue Norther was bred twice to Bold Ruler and once to Buckpasser but none of the foals went on to successful racing.

Blue Norther died of a twisted intestine at Claiborne Farm on June 9, 1972.

Legacy

The Blue Norther Stakes race, run at Santa Anita each December is named for the filly.[1]

References

  1. "LUTINE BELLE GIVES SOLIS HIS 5,000TH WIN IN THE BLUE NORTHER STAKES". Thoroughbred Owners of California. January 2, 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
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