AMERICAN ECLIPSE (USA) ch. H, 1814
{3} DP = 0-0-0-0-0 (0) DI = Inf CD = Inf - 8 Starts, 8 Wins, 0 Places, 0 Shows Career Earnings: $56,700 |
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| Owner: 1) General Nathaniel Coles 2) Mr. Van Ranst 3) Walter Livingstone Breeder: General Nathaniel Coles State Bred: NY Winnings: 8 Starts: 8 - 0 - 0, $56,700
1818 - $300 Purse New Market; Jun 1819 - $500 Jockey Club Purse Bath (from Little John); Oct 1819 - $500 Jockey Club Purse Bath (from Little John); 15 Oct 1821 - $500 Purse New Union (from Lady Lightfoot 1/2, winning 1st heat by 2 lengths, distancing her 2nd heat); May 1822 - $700 Purse New York (from Sir Walter); Oct 1822 - $1,000 Purse New York (easily, from Sir Walter and Duchess of Marlborough); Nov 1822 - $1,500 match Belfield v Sir Charles (injured pre-start); 27 May 1823 - $20,000 match v Henry (Henry con 8lbs, 1st heat - Henry by 1/2 length, record time 7:37; 2nd heat - Eclipse by 2 lengths; 3rd heat - Eclipse by 3 lengths)
At stud as 6yo, but returned to racing
A great racehorse and outstanding stallion, his best progeny included Ariel (won 42 of 57 starts), Medoc (Leading Sire 1840, 1841), Lance, Black Maria (won 11 races), Ten Broeck, [Monmouth] Eclipse, Bay Maria and Gano
Died on 19 August 1847, age 33
Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1970
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Family Summary: a48 (3), 1-a (2), 1 (5), 3 (8), 4 (1), 5 (3), 6-b (3), 6-a (1), 6 (3), 8 (1), 9-a (2), 11 (1), 12 (3), 14 (2), 15 (1), 20 (3), 21 (1), 23 (2), 26 (2), 31 (6), 32 (1), 36 (2), 38 (3), 40 (2), 48 (1),
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