True North III
True North (foaled March 30, 1966 in Virginia) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse owned by Sonny Whitney and trained by George Poole.
| True North | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Northern Dancer |
| Grandsire | Nearctic |
| Dam | Hill Rose |
| Damsire | Rosemont |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1966 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Newstead Farm |
| Owner | C. V. Whitney |
| Trainer | George T. Poole |
| Record | 56: 10-15-11 |
| Earnings | US$308,073 |
| Major wins | |
| Churchill Downs Handicap (1970) Seminole Handicap (1971) Widener Handicap (1971) | |
Background
True North was bred by Taylor Hardin's Newstead Farm in Upperville, Virginia. He was the son of the 20th century's greatest sire, Northern Dancer, and out of the mare Hill Rose, a daughter of Rosemont and Miss Disco who was also the dam of the very influential National Champion and Hall of Fame sire Bold Ruler.[1]
Racing career
True North was best known for winning the then richest race in Florida, the 1971 Widener Handicap at Hialeah Park Race Track.[2]
Pedigree
| Sire Northern Dancer |
Nearctic | Nearco | Pharos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nogara | |||
| Lady Angela | Hyperion | ||
| Sister Sarah | |||
| Natalma | Native Dancer | Polynesian | |
| Geisha | |||
| Almahmoud | Mahmoud | ||
| Arbitrator | |||
| Dam Hill Rose |
Rosemont | The Porter | Sweep |
| Ballet Girl | |||
| Garden Rose | Colin | ||
| Garden of Allah | |||
| Miss Disco | Discovery | Display | |
| Ariadne | |||
| Outdone | Pompey | ||
| Sweep Out |
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References
- "Red Smith - Sagamore and the Preakness". New York Times, page 29. 1975-05-16. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- "True North Takes Widener, With Twogundan Next". New York Times, Section Sports, page 1. 1971-02-21. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
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