| Owner: Fannie Hertz Breeder: Willis Sharpe Kilmer State Bred: VA Winnings: 27 Starts: 12 - 4 - 0, $180,795
Won: Kentucky Derby, Walden H, Kentucky Jockey Club S, Jockey Club Gold Cup, Lawrence Realization S, Huron H, Saratoga Cup, Miller S, Coronation Cup (ENG)
2nd: Futurity S, Eastern Shore H, Gold Cup (ENG)
John Hertz purchased Reigh Count for his wife Frances (Fannie) after seeing the colt reach over and bite another colt in a race. Hertz justified the purchase by saying "I always loved a fighter, man or horse."
Died in 1948, age 23. Sons At Stud:-COUNT FLEET
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