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John Henry

1975 - Gelding | Deceased
Owner(s):
Dotsam Stable
Trainer:
Ronald L. McAnally
Bred:
Kentucky (USA) by Golden Chance Farm
Pedigree:
Ole Bob Bowers  -  Once Double  by  Double Jay
Rating:
 
 
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What the Horse Racing Nation is saying about John Henry...

A record crowd of 115,318 witnessed Afleet Alex stumble badly at the quarter-pole, regain his balance under jockey Jeremy Rose and win the Preakness Stakes over Scrappy T by 4 3/4 lengths.Read More
Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, suffered a life-threatening right hind leg injury shortly after the start of the Preakness Stakes.Read More
Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, suffered a life-threatening right hind leg injury shortly after the start of the Preakness Stakes.Read More
I saw Pops race his entire career He is one of my Favorites. He is by far the best Gelding to ever step hoof on a track and I can not believe Hollywood hasn't penned a script yet about his life!
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  • Armada · Greatness can be a matter of opinion. Let Lena have hers :) · 13 days ago ·
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  • icyhotboo · Without opinion this site wouldn't exist. Without argument over that opinion this site wouldn't exist. Stop with the holier than thou BS. I see by your rating of horses (many over and over again) you have a WCB. · 13 days ago ·
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Did your favorite make the list? Read More
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  • wantwoman100 · Clean - up !! 228 days ago..Wow..History.. I guess that's why everyone is on twitter,and is killing good site..because you can get update info all the time.I like this site,and the people on here.but i don't have all day and night to go thur all history..Dubai,LA Derby ECT: · 60 days ago ·
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  • switch360 · kingston town is not on this site but has a doco on you tube he is right up there · 23 days ago ·
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One of Chicago's favorite's The only 2 time winner of the Arlington Million. Millions of photos have been taken of his statue with The Bart of the photo from Arlington million 1
1981 Horse of the Year at 6, receiving every single vote. 1984 Horse of the Year at 9. 1980, 1981, 1983 & 1984 Champion Turf Horse. An exceptional gelding.
  • travel_vic · never overcame that nasty disposition from his maiden win in Kenner LA to his last big one. A the Kentucky Horse Park he accounted for many an injury, BUT that nature was what made him tough. · 97 days ago ·
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How does Game On Dude stack up against America's greatest geldings of recent years...Read More
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  • ILuvTurfRacing · Before I say what I'm about to say, I'd like it noted for the record that I'm a huge fan of Game on Dude, and admire this horse a ton!! That said, I'm not sure the word "Great" actually applies to Game on Dude? I think he probably has as much heart and pure desire to win as any gelding racing in America, or any horse period for that matter. But 6-wins, 4-places, and 1-show in 15 lifetime starts is a long way from being labeled "Great" in my view. TJMO. · 109 days ago ·
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  • xmango93x · Could be the best since Lava Man, but I am so biased toward Better Talk Now that I'm probably ineligible. I don't think I'll ever love a racehorse as much as I love that old gelding. Of course, that's because he was "THE horse" for me - the one who got me into racing when the most beautiful black horse I'd ever seen won the 2004 Breeders' Cup. This sport needs more great geldings that stick around and build fan bases. I don't think he was ever as popular as a horse like Lava Man, but to me Brass Hat was another one of those geldings that just stole my heart. The old, classy type that doesn't always win but always gives an honest account of himself. Evening Attire also comes to mind. Right now, I'll say Game on Dude is the best since Lava Man, but it'll take a lot to out-do that. Well Armed was a terrific horse on his day, also, but I'll put GOD above him based on consistency. · 105 days ago ·
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The greatest athlete of all time.....there will never be another one like him:)
  • cocoa2 · Maybe never another like him, but I must say that Michael Jordon, Secretariat, and Jim Brown were better athletes. · 114 days ago ·
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  • broxtone · Jim Thorpe was probably the best athelete of all time.A dual gold medalist in the olympics and played professional baseball,basketball and football. · 114 days ago ·
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Thorpe was also a drunk as was Babe Ruth,I guess they were so much better than their peers a little refreshment would make it a little more interesting
No modern day athlete has played in as many professional sports as well as won two gold medals no one is even close
Yeah Im sure the competition wasnt that good,but he never used supplements either
I just checked Thorpe was in the olympics in 1912 and played professional football,basketball,and baseball.In the Olympics he was a decathete.
I think the greatest athlete of all time was probably Jim Thorpe but since he is an indian and never played on TV except maybe the olympics he dosent get any recognition
Lewis Cenicola, who was a jockey and trainer but was best known as the exercise rider for two-time Horse of the Year John Henry, died late Sunday night. He was 66.  Cenicola was found to have pancreatic cancer less than three months ago, and it subsequently spread to his liver. He was under hos...Read More
I have a boook named "John Henry" and it was printed and published in 1985 and made by the Meadowlands Racetrack.....anybody have any idea of its worth?
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  • buckpasser · This is for Tampabaydownsfan. There is a copy of Eddie Arcaro's I Ride to Win on eBay starting bid $5.00. Take a look. · 146 days ago ·
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  • TampaBayDowns Fan · awesome! thanks for tellin me...definatly going to bid! · 146 days ago ·
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Thirty years ago, in his heyday as exercise rider for the stars of the Ron McAnally stable, Lewis Cenicola could be heard singing, “You are the sunshine of my life . . .” as he made his way to the track, in a voice that tiptoed a dangerous line between Stevie Wonder and Joe Pesci. “I think that’s wh...Read More
Monmouth Park’s biggest day of the year is the Haskell. There is great racing and a really big crowd. A lot of the crowd comes to increase their collection of racing memorabilia with the traditional Haskell Hat giveaway. Monmouth has been giving hats away since at least 1988.Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · John Henry broke his maiden at JnD-Jefferson Downs??? Is that right? It was May 20, 1977. · 321 days ago ·
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  • 12thCrown · Good stuff - Every time we move my wife "asks" that I consolidate my # of boxes. I'm 38 (born in the year of the great horse) and started collecting around 1990 with Lil E. Tee/Pine Bluff programs at Oaklawn Park. I occassionally find a winner's trophy from a quarter or T'bred race at antique shops. · 149 days ago ·
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John Henry became the first racehorse to surpass $4 million in career earnings when he won the Hollywood Turf Cup with jockey Chris McCarron at Hollywood Park.Read More
Back in 1984 Bonnie Tyler told the world she needs a hero and she was holding out for a hero. She asked that he be strong, fast and fresh from the fight. Also requested by Tyler was a hero that was ‘larger than life’. I’m not sure what she was talking about…in 1984 we had a few heroes. Read More
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  • AubreyKidder · Uncle Mo is my hero. He always has been and always will. · 269 days ago ·
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  • ZenyattaFanatic · My hero ran last year. Her name was Zenyatta. I am now looking for the next superstar. I'm thinking Uncle Mo and WeeMissFrankie, but i'm just not sure anymore · 222 days ago ·
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John Henry - Pedigree

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Ole Bob BowersPrince BlessedPrincequillo
Dog Blessed
Blue JeansBull Lea
Blue Grass
Once DoubleDouble Jay Balladier
Broomshot
Intent OneIntent
Dusty Legs

John Henry - Race Results & Past Performances

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View Details10/13/841stC McCarronMed81 3/8 m TBallantine Handicap-G103+ MJohn HenryWho's For DinnerWin2:13.00
View Details09/22/841stC McCarronBel81 1/2mTTurf Classic-G103+ MJohn HenryWinMajesty's Prince2:25.20
View Details08/26/841stC McCarronArl91 1/4 mTArlington Million-G103+ MJohn HenryRoyal HeroineGato Del Sol2:01.40
View Details07/23/841stC McCarronHol81 1/2mTSunset Handicap-G103+ MJohn HenryLoad The CannonsPair Of Deuces2:24.80
View Details05/28/841stC McCarronHol81 1/2mTHollywood Invitational Turf Hcp-G103+ MJohn HenryGalant Vert 2:25.00
View Details12/11/831stC McCarronHol81 3/8 m THollywood Turf Cup-G103+ MJohn HenryZalataiaPalikaraki2:16.60
View Details10/31/821stW ShoemakerSA81 1/2mTOak Tree Invitational -G103+ MJohn HenryCraeliusRegalberto2:24.00
View Details11/08/811stW ShoemakerSA81 1/2mTOak Tree Invitational -G103+ MJohn HenrySpence BayThe Bart2:23.40
View Details05/17/811stL PincayHol81 1/2mTHollywood Invitational Turf Hcp-G10 John HenryCatermanGalaxy Libra2:27.80
View Details03/29/811stL PincaySA81 1/2mTSan Luis Rey-G104+ MJohn HenryObraztsovyFiestero2:25.20
View Details03/08/811stL PincaySA81 1/4 mDSanta Anita Handicap-G104+ MJohn HenryKing Go GoExploded1:59.40
View Details11/16/801stL PincaySA81 1/2mTOak Tree Invitational -G103+ MJohn HenryBalzacBold Tropic2:23.40
View Details05/26/801stD MchargueHol81 1/2mTHollywood Invitational Turf Hcp-G103+ MJohn HenryBalzacGo West Young Man2:25.40
View Details04/06/801stD MchargueSA81 3/4 mTSan Juan Capistrano-G10 John HenryFiesteroThe Very One2:46.80
View Details03/16/801stD MchargueSA81 1/2mTSan Luis Rey-G10 John HenryRelaunchSilver Eagle2:23.00
View Details10/08/783rdC BaltazarSA81 1/8 mTVolante Handicap-G30 Wayside StationApril AxeJohn Henry1:47.80
View Details09/16/781stJ AmyArl81 1/16 mTRound Table-G30 John HenryGordie H.Bring The Money1:45.80
View Details09/09/781stJ AmyBel57 fTAllow0 John HenryGab BagProud Arion1:22.00
View Details08/18/785thJ AmySar71 1/16 mTAllow0 Blue BaronQuipStir The Embers1:41.00
View Details08/08/785thA SantiagoSar77 fDAllow0 Darby Creek RoadLiberalGolden Reserve1:20.40
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