Furthest Land (foaled 2005 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Bred by Catherine Wills, Furthest Land is the first registered foal from the unraced mare, Flagrant, a daughter of Rahy.[1] He was a former claimer for $35,000 who, under the ownership of Ken and Sarah Ramsey, won the 2009 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile by 3/4 length over Ready's Echo and heavily favored Midshipman.[2][3]
Furthest Land | |
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Sire | Smart Strike |
Grandsire | Mr. Prospector |
Dam | Flagrant |
Damsire | Rahy |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 2005 |
Country | United States |
Colour | Bay |
Breeder | Catherine Wills |
Owner | Ken & Sarah Ramsey |
Trainer | Michael J. Maker |
Record | 16: 8-2-1 |
Earnings | US$$869,689 |
Major wins | |
Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes (2009)
Breeders' Cup wins: Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (2009) | |
Last updated on April 11, 2010 |
References
edit- ^ Shandler, Jason (September 26, 2009). "Furthest Land Surprises in KY Cup Classic". www.bloodhorse.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Ex-claimer Furthest Land wins BC Dirt Mile". ESPN.com. 2009-11-07. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ "Furthest Land - Hall of Champions". breederscup.com. Retrieved 2024-11-06.