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'''Dark Mirage''' (1965–1969) was an [[United States|American]] [[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[Eclipse Award|Champion]] [[Thoroughbred]] [[horse racing|racehorse]]. Small in stature at just 15.1 [[Hand (unit)|hands]], Dark Mirage proved big on the race track. Although her 1967 campaign as a two-year-old produced only two minor wins in fifteen starts, at three she completely dominated her female competitors. She lost her first race then, en route to winning nine in a row, became the first winner of the [[Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing|Filly Triple Crown]], capturing all three races with ease. Although in July her handlers decided to rest her for the remainder of the racing season, Dark Mirage's performance still earned her [[Eclipse Award for Outstanding 3-Year-Old Filly|U.S. Champion 3-Yr-Old Filly]] honors. |
'''Dark Mirage''' (1965–1969) was an [[United States|American]] [[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[Eclipse Award|Champion]] [[Thoroughbred]] [[horse racing|racehorse]]. |
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Small in stature at just 15.1 [[Hand (unit)|hands]], Dark Mirage proved big on the race track. Although her 1967 campaign as a two-year-old produced only two minor wins in fifteen starts, at three she completely dominated her female competitors. She lost her first race then, en route to winning nine in a row, became the first winner of the [[Triple Tiara of Thoroughbred Racing|Filly Triple Crown]], capturing all three races with ease. Although in July her handlers decided to rest her for the remainder of the racing season, Dark Mirage's performance still earned her [[Eclipse Award for Outstanding 3-Year-Old Filly|U.S. Champion 3-Yr-Old Filly]] honors. |
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At age four, the ill-fated Dark Mirage raced only two times. In her first race she picked up where she had left off the previous year, keeping her winning streak intact. In her next race, the filly severely injured a fetlock joint that ended her racing career and resulted in her death a few months later. |
At age four, the ill-fated Dark Mirage raced only two times. In her first race she picked up where she had left off the previous year, keeping her winning streak intact. In her next race, the filly severely injured a fetlock joint that ended her racing career and resulted in her death a few months later. |
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In 1974, Dark Mirage was inducted into the United States' [[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame]]. |
In 1974, Dark Mirage was inducted into the United States' [[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame]]. |
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==Pedigree== |
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| Dark Mirage | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Persian Road II |
| Grandsire | Persian Gulf |
| Dam | Home by Dark |
| Damsire | Hill Prince |
| Sex | Filly |
| Foaled | 1965 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Dark Bay |
| Breeder | Duval A. Headley |
| Owner | Lloyd I. Miller |
| Trainer | Everett W. King |
| Record | 27: 12-3-2 |
| Earnings | $362,789 |
| Major wins | |
| Prioress Stakes (1968) La Troienne Stakes (1968) Kentucky Oaks (1968) Acorn Stakes (1968) Mother Goose Stakes (1968) Coaching Club American Oaks (1968) Monmouth Oaks (1968) Delaware Oaks (1968) Santa Maria Handicap (1969) | |
| Awards | |
| 1st U.S. Filly Triple Crown Champion (1968) U.S. Champion 3-Yr-Old Filly (1968) | |
| Honours | |
| United States Racing Hall of Fame (1974) | |
| Last updated on November 18, 2006 | |
Dark Mirage (1965–1969) was an American Hall of Fame Champion Thoroughbred racehorse.
Small in stature at just 15.1 hands, Dark Mirage proved big on the race track. Although her 1967 campaign as a two-year-old produced only two minor wins in fifteen starts, at three she completely dominated her female competitors. She lost her first race then, en route to winning nine in a row, became the first winner of the Filly Triple Crown, capturing all three races with ease. Although in July her handlers decided to rest her for the remainder of the racing season, Dark Mirage's performance still earned her U.S. Champion 3-Yr-Old Filly honors.
At age four, the ill-fated Dark Mirage raced only two times. In her first race she picked up where she had left off the previous year, keeping her winning streak intact. In her next race, the filly severely injured a fetlock joint that ended her racing career and resulted in her death a few months later.
In 1974, Dark Mirage was inducted into the United States' National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Pedigree
| Sire Persian Road II |
Persian Gulf | Bahram | Blandford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friar's Daughter | |||
| Double Life | Bachelor's Double | ||
| Saint Joan | |||
| One For The Road | Watling Street | Fairway | |
| Ranai | |||
| Sundae | Hyperion | ||
| Bachelor's Fare | |||
| Dam Home by Dark |
Hill Prince | Princequillo | Prince Rose |
| Cosquilla | |||
| Hildene | Bubbling Over | ||
| Fancy Racket | |||
| Sunday Evening | Eight Thirty | Pilate | |
| Dinner Time | |||
| Drowsy | Royal Minstrel | ||
| Lazy Susan |
References
Categories:
- 1965 racehorse births
- 1969 racehorse deaths
- Horses who died from racing injuries
- Thoroughbred racehorses
- Racehorses bred in Kentucky
- Racehorses trained in the United States
- American racehorses
- Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winners
- Eclipse Award winners
- United States Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame inductees
- Kentucky Oaks winners