Prince Blessed

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]

Prince Blessed
Sire	Princequillo
Grandsire	Prince Rose
Dam	Dog Blessed
Damsire	Bull Dog
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1957
Country	United States
Colour	Bay
Breeder	Nuckols Brothers
Owner	Kerr Stable
Trainer	James I. Nazworthy
Record	35: 8-6-4
Earnings	US$255,805
Major wins
Hollywood Gold Cup (1961) American Handicap (1961)

Sire line tree

• Prince Blessed
  • Old Bob Bowers
    • John Henry^[4][5]

Pedigree

Pedigree of Prince Blessed, 1957

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