Northern Dancer (1961-1990) - Find a Grave Memorial

Thoroughbred racehorse. He is considered the 20th Century's Greatest Sire. As a colt, he was small and stocky in stature, ornery with a mischievous disposition. In 1964 he became the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby. He went on to win the Preakness Stakes of Baltimore and showed in the Belmont of New York. His record of 14 wins in 18 starts, two seconds, and two thirds earned him the title as Champion Thoroughbred 3-year-old of 1964 and Horse of the Year in Canada. In retirement, he became the greatest stud horse in history, worth over $40 million by 1981. To date, it is estimated that his bloodlines extend to 50 to 70 per cent of all thoroughbred horses. He earned his place in Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, one of only three non-human entries and in 1976 was inducted into both the U.S. National Museum of Racing Hall of Frame and the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame..

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith