Nellie L.
Appearance
Nellie L. | |
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Sire | Blenheim |
Grandsire | Blandford |
Dam | Nellie Flag |
Damsire | American Flag |
Sex | Filly |
Foaled | 1940 |
Country | United States |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Calumet Farm |
Owner | Calumet Farm |
Trainer | Ben A. Jones |
Earnings | US$20,295 |
Major wins | |
Kentucky Oaks (1943) Acorn Stakes (1943) |
Nellie L. (foaled 1940 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse bred and raced by Calumet Farm. She was sired by Blenheim and out of the mare Nellie Flag.[1]
Trained by Ben Jones, in 1943 Nellie L. won the Kentucky Oaks[2] and Acorn Stakes,[3] two of the most important races for her age group.