Awesome Feather (March 15, 2008 – 2 March 2023)[1] was an American Champion Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies.

Awesome Feather
SireAwesome Of Course
GrandsireAwesome Again
DamPrecious Feather
DamsireGone West
SexMare
Foaled(2008-03-15)March 15, 2008
DiedMarch 2, 2023(2023-03-02) (aged 14)
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederJacks Or Better Farm Inc.
OwnerFrank Stronach
TrainerStanley I. Gold
Chad C. Brown (2011)
Record11: 10-0-0
EarningsUS$1,912,746
Major wins
J J's Dream Stakes (2010)
Desert Vixen Stakes (2010)
Susan's Girl Stakes (2010)
My Dear Girl Stakes (2010)
Gazelle Handicap (2011)
Sunshine Millions Distaff (2012)
Nasty Storm Stakes (2012)

Breeders' Cup wins:
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (2010)

Awards
American Champion 2-year-old filly (2010)
Last updated on December 29, 2019

She was bred and raced by Fred and Jane Brei's Jacks Or Better Farm Inc. and trained by Stanley Gold. Her jockey was Jeffrey Sanchez for all her races.[2] She was sold for $2.3 million to Frank Stronach at the November 7, 2010 Fasig-Tipton sale after which her training was taken over by Chad Brown.[3] Awesome Feather was sired by Awesome Of Course, and her dam was Precious Feather.[4]

2010 season

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On May 1, 2010, Awesome Feather won a 4 1/2 furlong Maiden race.[5]

On July 10, 2010, Awesome Feather got her first stakes race win in the J J's Dream Stakes at Calder Race Course.[6]

Awesome Feather went on to win the Desert Vixen Stakes.

On August 28, 2010, Awesome Feather was undefeated when she won the Susan's Girl Stakes going 6 furlongs at Calder Race Course.[7]

On October 16, 2010, Awesome Feather won the My Dear Girl Stakes at Calder Race Course as a favourite.[8]

On November 5, 2010, Awesome Feather won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. She was now undefeated in 6 starts.[9]

2011/12 season

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Awesome Feather won the 2011 Gazelle Handicap and on January 29, 2012, she ran away from the field in the Sunshine Millions Distaff and won by 5 3/4 lengths.[10] Following an eight-month layoff due to tendon problems, Awesome Feather returned to racing on September 20, 2012, in the Nasty Storm Stakes at New York's Belmont Park. In a dominating performance, she won by 11¼ lengths in the very fast time of 1:33.47 for the mile.[11]

Career statistics

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Finish Jockey Race 1st 2nd 3rd Time
1st Jeffrey Sanchez Nasty Storm Stakes Awesome Feather All Due Respect Daddy's Honor 1:33.47
1st J. Sanchez Sunshine Millions Distaff Awesome Feather Delightful Mary Sweet Repent 1:49.17
1st J. Sanchez Gazelle Handicap Awesome Feather Draw It Love and Pride 1:50.20
1st J. Sanchez Le Slew Stakes Awesome Feather Sentimental Lass Flying Train 1:22.76
1st J. Sanchez Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Awesome Feather R Heat Lightning Delightful Mary 1:45.13
1st J. Sanchez FS My Dear Girl Awesome Feather Lilly's Hope Beso Grande 1:48.05
1st J. Sanchez FS Susan's Girl Awesome Feather Cristal Jak Silverest 1:24.57
1st J. Sanchez FS Desert Vixen Awesome Feather Blue Eyed Sweetie My Sunshine Gal 1:14.06
1st J. Sanchez JJ's Dream Awesome Feather Because I Like It Blue Eyed Sweetie 1:06.50
1st J. Sanchez MSW Awesome Feather Nicey Nice Sansannah 0:53.53

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Awesome Feather (USA), bay filly , 2008
Sire
Awesome Of Course
2000
Awesome Again
1994
Deputy Minister Vice Regent
Mint Copy
Primale Force Blushing Groom
Prime Prospect
Mais Oui
1987
Lyphard Northern Dancer
Goofed
Affirmatively Affirmed
Straight Deal
Dam
Precious Feather
1997
Gone West
1984
Mr. Prospector Raise a Native
Gold Digger
Secrettame Secretariat
Tamerett
Last Feather
1979
Vaguely Noble Vienna
Noble Lassie
Quill Princequillo
Quick Touch
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References

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  1. ^ "Champion Awesome Feather Dies In Japan At 15". Paulick Report. April 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "Equibase". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  3. ^ "Stronach acquires BC champion for $2.3 million". ESPN.com. 2010-11-08. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  4. ^ "Awesome Feather Horse Pedigree". www.pedigreequery.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  5. ^ "Premium PDF Chart Plus". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  6. ^ "07/10/2010 USA Race". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  7. ^ "08/28/2010 USA Race". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  8. ^ "10/16/2010 USA Race". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  9. ^ "Page - 404 Error". breederscup.com. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  10. ^ "Awesome Feather". www.bloodhorse.com. 2008. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  11. ^ "Awesome Feather Boosts Breeders' Cup Stock with Blowout Win in Nasty Storm". Breeders' Cup Limited. 2012-09-20. Retrieved 2019-12-29.