Bayou (1954–1982) was an American Thoroughbred racemare who was bred and raced by Bull Hancock's Claiborne Farm.[1] and who was voted the American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly of 1957.[2]
| Bayou | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Hill Prince |
| Grandsire | Princequillo |
| Dam | Bourtai |
| Damsire | Stimulus |
| Sex | Filly |
| Foaled | 1954 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Claiborne Farm |
| Owner | Claiborne Farm |
| Trainer | Moody Jolley |
| Rider | Bill Hartack |
| Record | 32: 7-8-4 |
| Earnings | US$143,759 |
| Major wins | |
| Acorn Stakes (1957) Delaware Oaks (1957) Gazelle Handicap (1957) Maskette Handicap (1957) | |
| Awards | |
| American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly (1957) | |
Bred in Kentucky, Bayou was sired by U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee Hill Prince and out of the mare, Bourtai. She was trained by Moody Jolley