Princessnesian

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Princessnesian
SirePrincequillo
GrandsirePrince Rose
DamAlanesian
DamsirePolynesian
SexMare
Foaled1964
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederWilliam Haggin Perry
OwnerWilliam Haggin Perry
TrainerJames W. Maloney
Record36: 11-5-6
EarningsUS$332,035
Major wins
Hollywood Gold Cup (1968)
Milady Handicap (1968)
Hollypark Ladies Handicap (1968)
Santa Barbara Handicap (1968)
Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap (1969)

Princessnesian (foaled in 1964 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse.

Background[edit]

Princessnesian was a bay mare bred and raced by William Haggin Perry.

Racing career[edit]

In 1968 the four-year-old mare became only the third female to win the Gold Cup, joining Happy Issue (1944) and Two Lea (1952).[1]

Breeding record[edit]

Retired to broodmare service, Princessnesian was bred to prominent stallions including Buckpasser, Bold Ruler, Hail To Reason, Hoist The Flag, and Nijinsky. None of her foals achieved anything more than modest success in racing[2] but her daughter Bold Enchantress produced the Group 1 winner Fordham.

Pedigree[edit]

Pedigree of Princessnesian
Sire
Princequillo
Prince Rose Rose Prince Prince Palatine
Eglantine
Indolence Gay Crusader
Barrier
Cosquilla Papyrus Tracery
Miss Matty
Quick Thought White Eagle
Mindful
Dam
Alanesian
Polynesian Unbreakable Sickle
Blue Grass
Black Polly Polymelian
Black Queen
Alablue Blue Larkspur Black Servant
Blossom Time
Double Time Sir Gallahad III
Virginia L

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