Wintergreen: The Gallant Derby Champion
An In-Depth Exploration of the 1909 Kentucky Derby Winner and His Pedigree.
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Essential Information
Foaled
Wintergreen was foaled in 1906 in the United States.
Country
He hailed from the United States, specifically bred in Ohio.
Colour
Wintergreen was a bay Thoroughbred, a common and desirable coat color in racehorses.
Breeder
He was bred by Jerome Bristow Respess, a notable figure in Ohio's brewing and horse racing circles.
Earnings
Throughout his career, Wintergreen accumulated $12,820 in prize money, a significant sum for his era.
Trainer
His training was overseen by Charles Mack, who guided him to his most significant victory.
Racing Career
The Kentucky Derby Triumph
Wintergreen's most celebrated achievement was winning the 1909 Kentucky Derby. This victory marked him as the first horse bred in Ohio to capture the prestigious American Classic. His performance established him as a notable competitor in the sport.
Consistent Performer
While the Kentucky Derby was his sole stakes race victory, Wintergreen demonstrated considerable talent throughout his racing career, which spanned from age two to seven. He consistently performed at a stakes level, indicating his enduring competitiveness.
Tragic End
Tragically, Wintergreen's life was cut short on April 10, 1914. He perished in a devastating fire that destroyed Barn #18 at the Latonia Race Track in Covington, Kentucky. At the time of his death, he had been gelded and was racing under the ownership of D. Fisk.
Ancestral Lineage
The Pedigree Table
Understanding a horse's pedigree is crucial in Thoroughbred racing, revealing the genetic potential passed down through generations. Wintergreen's lineage includes notable ancestors that shaped his racing capabilities.
| Sire Dick Welles 1900 |
King Eric 1887 |
King Ernest | King Tom* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernestine | |||
| Cyclone | Parmesan | ||
| Typhoon | |||
| Tea's Over 1893 |
Hanover | Hindoo | |
| Bourbon Belle | |||
| Tea Rose | King Alfonso* | ||
| Tuberose | |||
| Dam Winter 1896 |
Exile 1882 |
Mortemer | Compiegne |
| Comtesse | |||
| Second Hand | Stockwell | ||
| Gaiety | |||
| Wildflower 1889 |
Mr Pickwick | Hermit | |
| Tomato* | |||
| Woodflower | The Ill-Used | ||
| Woodbine |
Wintergreen exhibits inbreeding to the influential stallion King Tom, appearing fourth and sixth generation on his sire's side and fifth generation on his dam's side. This pattern of inbreeding is common in Thoroughbred pedigrees and can concentrate desirable traits.
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