Zaccio

Zaccio (foaled March 26, 1976-died September 19, 2007) is a deceased racehorse best known for winning champion steeplechaser 3 times from 1980-1982 and being inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

Zaccio
SireLorenzaccio[1]
GrandsireKlairon[2]
DamDelray Dancer[1]
DamsireChateaugay[1]
SexStallion
FoaledMarch 26, 1976 [1]
DiedSeptember 19, 2007[3]
CountryUnited States[1]
Colourchestnut[2]
BreederBlue Bear Stud[1]
OwnerLewis C. Murdock[1]
TrainerW. Burling Cocks[1]
Record42: 22–7–3[1]
Earnings$288,124[1]
Major wins
Pillar Steeplechase Stakes(1980)
Midsummer Steeplechase Handicap(1980)
Indian River Steeplechase Stakes(1980)
Lovely Night Steeplechase Handicap(1980)
New York Turf Writers Cup Steeplechase Handicap(1980, 1982)
Grand National Steeplechase Handicap(1981)
Noel Laing Steeplechase Handicap(1981)
Colonial Cup International Steeplechase Stakes(1981, 1982)
Temple Gwathmey Steeplechase Handicap(1982)
[4]
Awards
American Champion Steeplechase Horse
(1980, 1981, 1982)[4]
Honours
United States Racing Hall of Fame inductee (2016)[4]

Background

Zaccio was a bright chestnut with a blaze. His sire was able to beat Ninjinsky II. Who was the last horse to win the English Triple Crown. His mother descends from the legendary Native Dancer.Who has contributed to loads of other champions. Also he won the Preakness and the Belmont. [4]

Racing career
  • 3-year-old-season

Starting his career, Zaccio ran 9 times as a jumper and won 6 of them with 2 placings in maiden/allowance company.[4]

  • 4-year-old-season

To start the 80s, he began running in the big jump races. He had 7 wins in 10 races. These included the Midsummer Stp. Handicap, Indian the River Stp. Stakes, Lovely night Stp handicap, and New York Turf Writers Cup. He fell in his last start of the season and did not return for 10 months.[4]

  • 5-year-old-season

The year started with 4 straight defeats followed by wins in the American grand national and the Colonial Cup International Stp.[4]

  • 6-year-old season

Like the year before, Zaccio started with a losing streak. This time it was 6 straight. He came back with 4 straight wins, ending the season with the Colonial Cup International Stp.[4]

  • 8 year old season

After being dormant for 22 months, Zaccio lost twice to begin his return. He won his third attempt and then was retired.[4]

After retirement

Zaccio was inducted into National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1990. He enjoyed a wonderful retirement and was ridden out with the Essex Fox Hounds for years, much to his jockeys' enjoyment. He was euthanized because of complications from the infirmities of old age on September 19, 2007.[3]

Pedigree
Pedigree of Zaccio [2]
Sire
Lorenzaccio		 Klairon Clarion Djebel
Columba
Kalmia Kantar
Sweet Lavender
Phoenissa The Phoenix Chateau Bouscau
Fille De Poete
Erica Fragrans Big Game
Jennydang
Dam
Delray Dancer		 Chateaugay Swaps Khaled
Iron Reward
Banquet Bell Polynesian
Dinner Horn
Art Dancer Native Dancer Polynesian
Geisha
Parlo Heliopolis
Fairy Palace

References
  1. "Profiles". Equibase. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
  2. "Zaccio Pedigree | Horses Database | SporthorseData". Retrieved 2019-02-17.
  3. "Hall of Fame Steeplechaser Zaccio Dead". BloodHorse.com. 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
  4. "Zaccio | National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame". Racingmuseum.org. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
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