Iza Valentine
Iza Valentine (1976–2009) was an American Thoroughbred racing filly best known for coming in second in the 1980 Las Madrinas Handicap and coming in third in the 1980 Bangles and Beads Stakes. Her total career earnings were $69,500, and she won five races from 25 starts.[1] Her greater success was as a broodmare;[2] she was California Broodmare of the Year in 1985.[3]
| Iza Valentine | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Thoroughbred |
| Sire | Bicker |
| Grandsire | Round Table |
| Dam | Countess Market |
| Damsire | Count of Honor |
| Sex | mare |
| Foaled | 1976 |
| Died | August 6, 2009 (aged 33) |
| Country | United States |
| Earnings | $69,500 |
Iza Valentine's first foal was multiple stakes winner Fran's Valentine (sired by Saros), who won the Kentucky Oaks and Hollywood Oaks.[4] Iza Valentine was also the dam of Iz A Saros and Carsonality.[2]
In November 2004, she retired to Our Mims Retirement Haven, Kentucky, where she lived until failing health led to her euthanasia on August 6, 2009.[2]
References
- "Iza Valentine Horse Pedigree". www.pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
- "Top Mare Iza Valentine Dies". BloodHorse.com. 6 August 2009. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
- "Broodmare of the Year". California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. 2016. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
- Glenye Cain, Oakford (6 August 2009). "Iza Valentine dead at age 33". Daily Racing Form. Retrieved 2017-12-27.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.