Worth (horse)
| Worth | |
|---|---|
|
Jockey Cal Shilling & Worth, 1912 Kentucky Derby | |
| Sire | Knight of the Thistle |
| Grandsire | Rosebery |
| Dam | Miss Hanover |
| Damsire | Hanover |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1909 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | R. H. McCarter Porter |
| Owner |
1) C. T. Worthington 2) Henry C. Hallenbeck |
| Trainer | Frank M. Taylor |
| Record | 31: 15-7-3 |
| Earnings | $25,590 |
| Major wins | |
|
Raceland Stakes (1911) Bashford Manor Stakes (1911) Chesapeake Stakes (1912) Latonia Handicap (1912) American Classic Race wins: Kentucky Derby (1912) | |
Worth (1909–1912) was an American Thoroughbred race horse. He was the winner of the 1912 Kentucky Derby,[1] as well as the Chesapeake Stakes and Latonia Handicap. He was the top racehorse, based on earnings, in 1911 and became a U.S. champion in 1912.[2]
On November 6, 1912, Worth was severely injured during a race run at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Worth's jockey, MacTaggart, rode too closely to another horse, causing a three horse collision that severely injured two other jockeys and severed two tendons in Worth's leg.[3] Worth was euthanized shortly after this incident due to his extensive injuries.
References
- ↑ Churchill Downs Inc.
- ↑ Worth Pedigree
- ↑ "Two jockeys injured: Teahan and Byrne in spill at Pimlico- horse Worth badly hurt." New York Times, Nov. 7, 1912.
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