National Treasure (born in March 17, 2020)[3] is an American thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2023 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the American Triple Crown.[4][5] In 2024 National Treasure won the Grade I Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
| National Treasure | |
|---|---|
.jpg) National Treasure at Preakness Stakes | |
| Sire | Quality Road |
| Grandsire | Elusive Quality |
| Dam | Treasure |
| Damsire | Medaglia d'Oro |
| Sex | Colt |
| Foaled | March 17, 2020 Kentucky, U.S.[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Color | Bay |
| Breeder | Peter E. Blum |
| Owner | SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert E. Masterson, Stonestreet Stables , Jay A. Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital & Catherine Donovan |
| Trainer | Bob Baffert (Sept. 2022–Mar. 2023) Tim Yakteen (Mar. 2023-Apr. 2023) Bob Baffert (Apr. 2023– ) |
| Record | 15: 4 - 3 - 2 |
| Earnings | US$5,578,000[2] |
| Major wins | |
| Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (2024) Metropolitan Handicap (2024) American Triple Crown wins: Preakness Stakes (2023) | |
| Last updated on 9 October 2024 | |
Background
editNational Treasure is a bay colt bred in Kentucky by Peter E. Blum. His sire Quality Road won the 2009 Florida Derby but due to minor injuries did not compete in the U.S. Triple Crown events.[6] National Treasure was consigned to the 2021 Fasig-Tipton New York Saratoga Select Yearling Sale and was bought by Tom Ryan's SF Racing ownership group for $500,000.[6] In 2023, Quality Road stands at Lane's End Farm for $200,000.[7]
His dam, Treasure, is a daughter of Medaglia d'Oro who has had four foals to race.[7]
National Treasure is Quality Road's first North American classic-winning colt, also the first black-type winner for his dam. His second dam, Proposal, a graded stakes-placed daughter of Mt. Livermore, is a sister to the Grade III Jaipur Handicap victor Multiple Choice, and half sister to Lady Godiva, the dam of Grade I winner Leofric, and to Lemon Lady, the granddam of the 2021 Grade III Iroquois Stakes winner, Major General.[8]
National Treasure is owned the ownership group of SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert Masterson, Stonestreet Stables, Jay Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital, and Catherine Donovan.[2]
He is trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert.[7] Due to Bob Baffert's suspension in 2023 to enter horses into the Kentucky Derby, the ownership group moved the horse in March 2023 to trainer Tim Yakteen. The horse ran once under his guidance in the Santa Anita Derby.[7]
Retirement
editNational Treasure suffered hoof injury and was retired after the September 28 California Crown Stakes to stand at stud at Spendthrift Farm. It was announced that his introductory stud fee for 2025 was $40,000 standing and nursing.[9]
Statistics
edit| Date | Distance | Race | Grade | Track | Odds | Field | Finish | Winning Time |
Winning (Losing) Margin |
Jockey | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 – Two-year-old season | |||||||||||
| Sep 3, 2022 | 6+1⁄2 furlongs | Maiden Special Weight | Santa Anita | 3.40 | 10 | 1 | 1:16.62 | 1+1⁄2 lengths | John R. Velazquez | [10] | |
| Oct 8, 2022 | 1+1⁄16 miles | American Pharoah Stakes | I | Santa Anita | 9.80 | 8 | 2 | 1:43.05 | (5+1⁄4 lengths) | Ramon Vasquez | [11] |
| Nov 4, 2022 | 1+1⁄16 miles | Breeders' Cup Juvenile | I | Keeneland | 8.00 | 10 | 3 | 1:43.06 | (3+3⁄4 lengths) | John R. Velazquez | [12] |
| 2023 – Three-year-old season | |||||||||||
| Jan 8, 2023 | 1 mile | Sham Stakes | III | Santa Anita | 0.60* | 5 | 3 | 1:49.37 | (1 length) | John R. Velazquez | [13] |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 1+1⁄8 miles | Santa Anita Derby | I | Santa Anita | 2.50 | 8 | 4 | 1:48.69 | (2+3⁄4 lengths) | John R. Velazquez | [14] |
| May 20, 2023 | 1+3⁄16 miles | Preakness Stakes | I | Pimlico | 2.90 | 7 | 1 | 1:55.12 | head | John R. Velazquez | [15] |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1+1⁄2 miles | Belmont Stakes | I | Belmont Park | 5.70 | 9 | 6 | 2:29.23 | (7+1⁄4 lengths) | John R. Velazquez | [16] |
| Aug 26, 2023 | 1+1⁄4 miles | Travers Stakes | I | Saratoga | 6.60 | 7 | 5 | 2:02.23 | (9+3⁄4 lengths) | John R. Velazquez | [17] |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 1+1⁄8 miles | Awesome Again Stakes | I | Santa Anita | 3.00 | 9 | 4 | 1:47.62 | (4+3⁄4 lengths) | Juan Hernandez | [18] |
| Nov 4, 2023 | 1 mile | Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | I | Santa Anita | 4.80 | 7 | 2 | 1:35.97 | (nose) | Flavien Prat | [19] |
| 2024 – Four-year-old season | |||||||||||
| Jan 27, 2024 | 1+1⁄8 miles | Pegasus World Cup | I | Gulfstream Park | 2.60* | 12 | 1 | 1:50.51 | neck | Flavien Prat | [20] |
| Feb 24, 2024 | 1800 metres | Saudi Cup | I | King Abdulaziz Racetrack | N/A[a] | 14 | 4 | 1:49.50 | (1+3⁄4 lengths) | Flavien Prat | [21] |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 1 mile | Metropolitan Handicap | I | Saratoga | 1.35* | 6 | 1 | 1:35.12 | 6+1⁄4 lengths | Flavien Prat | [22] |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 1+1⁄8 miles | Whitney Stakes | I | Saratoga | 0.95* | 10 | 6 | 1:48.54 | (10 lengths) | Flavien Prat | [23] |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 1+1⁄8 miles | California Crown Stakes | I | Santa Anita | 1.60 | 6 | 2 | 1:48.68 | (head) | Flavien Prat | [24] |
Notes:
An (*) asterisk after the odds means National Treasure was the post-time favorite.
- ^ Wagering is not allowed in Saudi Arabia. In British wagering, National Treasure started at 8/1 odds
Pedigree
edit| Sire Quality Road (2006) |
Elusive Quality (1993) |
Gone West (1984) |
Mr. Prospector (1970) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secrettame (1978) | |||
| Touch of Greatness (1986) |
Hero's Honor (1970) | ||
| Ivory Wand (1973) | |||
| Kobla (1995) |
Strawberry Road (AUS) (1979) |
Whiskey Road (1972) | |
| Giftisa (NZ) (1974) | |||
| Winglet (1988) |
Alydar (1975) | ||
| Highest Trump (1972) | |||
| Dam Treasure (2012) |
Medaglia d'Oro (1999) |
El Prado (IRE) (1989) |
Sadler's Wells (1981) |
| Lady Capulet (1974) | |||
| Cappucino Bay (1989) |
Bailjumper (1974) | ||
| Dubbed In (1973) | |||
| Proposal (1997) |
Mt. Livermore (1981) |
Blushing Groom (FR) (1974) | |
| Flama Ardiente (1972) | |||
| Lady of Choice (1992) |
Storm Bird (CAN) (1978) | ||
| Chosen Lady (1987) (Family 4-c)[25] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Pedigree of National Treasure". Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ a b "Profile of National Treasure". Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "Profile of National Tresure". Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "National Treasure crosses finish line 1st at Preakness, hours after other Baffert horse euthanized". nj. Associated Press. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "Baffert's National Treasure wins Preakness". ESPN.com. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Gash, Lauren (May 21, 2023). "National Treasure Comes From Familiar Connections; The colt sold from the Bridie Harrison consignment in 2021, as did Authentic in 2018". Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Ehalt, Bob (May 20, 2023). "National Treasure Edges Blazing Sevens in Preakness; Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mage settled for third". Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ Porter, Alan (May 22, 2023). "National Treasure Living Up to Sire's Lofty Standard; Porter on Pedigrees". Bloodhorse.com. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
- ^ "MGISW National Treasure Retires To Spendthrift, Will Stand For $40,000". thoroughbreddailynews.com. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Chart for Maiden Special Weight September 3, 2022 at Santa Anita Park – Race 6". equibase.com. September 3, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ "American Pharoah Stakes Grade 1 (race 8)". www.equibase.com. October 9, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "Breeders' Cup Juvenile (Grade 1 – race 9)". equibase.com. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
- ^ "2023 Sham Stakes Grade 3 – (race 8)". Equibase. January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby Grade 1 - (race 6)". Equibase. April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ "Preakness Stakes (Grade 1 - race 13)". equibase.com. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets Grade 1 (race 12)". Equibase. June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Travers Stakes Grade 1 (race 12)". Equibase. August 26, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Awesome Again Stakes Grade 1 (race 8)". Equibase. September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
- ^ "Big Ass Fans Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile Grade 1 - (race 3)" (PDF). Equibase. November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes presented by Baccarat Grade 1 (race 13)". www.equibase.com. February 2, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Saudi Cup (Group 1) (race 8)". Racing Post. February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan Handicap (Grade 1 - race 10)". equibase.com. June 8, 2024. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Whitney Stakes Grade 1 (race 11)". Equibase. August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ "2024 California Crown Stakes presented by SirDavis American Whisky Grade 1 – (race 9)". Equibase. September 28, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Thoroughbred Bloodlines – Maniac (GB) – Family 4-c". www.bloodlines.net. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
External links
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