Rough'n Tumble

Rough'n Tumble (foaled in 1948) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Santa Anita Derby and became what Bloodhorse called "one of the most successful stallions in Florida breeding history."[1]

Rough'n Tumble
SireFree For All
GrandsireQuestionnaire
DamRoused
DamsireBull Dog
SexStallion
Foaled1948
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
OwnerFrances A. Genter
TrainerMelvin Calvert
Record16: 4-5-4
EarningsUS$126,980
Major wins
Primer Stakes (1950)
Santa Anita Derby (1951)

Rough'n Tumble was purchased privately for less than $5000 by Frances Genter, who entrusted his race conditioning to trainer Melvin Calvert.[2]

As a two-year-old, Rough'n Tumble won the Primer Stakes at Arlington Park [3] and at three, he captured the most important race for his age group in California: the Santa Anita Derby [4]

Stud record

Among Rough'n Tumble's best progeny were Dr. Fager (b. 1964), a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame millionaire; My Dear Girl (b. 1957), the 1959 American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly; plus multiple stakes winners Conestoga, Flag Raiser, Ruffled Feathers, and Yes You Will.[5]

Pedigree
Pedigree of Rough'n Tumble, bay stallion, 1948
Sire
Free For All		 Questionnaire Sting Spur
Gnat
Miss Puzzle Disguise
Ruby Nethersole
Panay Chicle Spearmint
Lady Hamburg
Panasette Whisk Broom II
Panasine
Dam
Roused		 Bull Dog Teddy Ajax
Rondeau
Plucky Liege Spearmint
Concertina
Rude Awakening Upset Whisk Broom II
Pankhurst
Cushion Nonpareil
Hassock (family: 1-o)

References
  1. Bloodhorse.com August 18, 2003
  2. Chicago Daily Tribune - July 21, 1951
  3. Chicago Daily Tribune - July 4, 1950
  4. Los Angeles Times - February 25, 1951
  5. Rough'n Tumble's progeny

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