Henny Hughes
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| Henny Hughes | ||
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| Sire: | Hennessy | |
| Dam: | Meadow Flyer | |
| Damsire: | Meadowlake | |
| Sex: | Stallion | |
| Foaled: | 2003 | |
| Country: | USA | |
| Colour: | Chestnut | |
| Breeder: | Liberation Farm | |
| Owner: | Zabeel Racing International | |
| Trainer: | Kiaran McLaughlin | |
| Record: | 10: 6-3-0 | |
| Earnings: | $1,124,820 | |
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| Major Racing Wins | ||
| Saratoga Special Stakes (2005) King's Bishop Stakes (2006) Jersey Shore Breeders' Cup Stakes (2006) Vosburgh Stakes (2006) |
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Infobox last updated on: November 4, 2006. |
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Henny Hughes is a thoroughbred race horse. A foal of 2003, he was a contender for the Triple Crown in 2006. He was taken off the Triple Crown trail in March of 2006.
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Henny Hughes is owned by Zabeel Racing International and was originally trained by Patrick Biancone but was later transferred to Kiaran McLaughlin. He has been ridden by Gary Stevens, Edgar Prado, Joe Bravo and John Velazquez. Henny Hughes was bred in Kentucky by Liberation Farm.
[edit] Breeding
Henny Hughes is the son of Hennessy out of the mare Meadow Flyer. His sire is a son of Storm Cat. His breeding line includes such notable horses as Secretariat and Bold Ruler.
[edit] Retirement
It was announced on November 6, 2006 that Henny Hughes would not race as a four-year-old and would be retired to stud. He will stand at Darley Stable and will carry a stud fee of $40,000.
[edit] Racing career
| Date | Race | Track | Location | Distance | Surface | Condition | Finish |
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| June 17, 2005 | Maiden | Monmouth Park | Oceanport, New Jersey | 5 fur. | Dirt | Fast | 1st |
| July 4, 2005 | Tremont Stakes | Belmont Park | Elmont, New York | 51⁄2 fur. | Dirt | Fast | 1st |
| July 28, 2005 | Saratoga Special Stakes | Saratoga Race Course | Saratoga Springs, New York | 6 fur. | Dirt | Fast | 1st |
| August 27, 2005 | Hopeful Stakes | Saratoga Race Course | Saratoga Springs, New York | 7 fur. | Dirt | Fast | 2nd |
| October 8, 2005 | Champagne Stakes | Belmont Park | Elmont, New York | 1 mi. | Dirt | Fast | 2nd |
| October 29, 2005 | Breeders' Cup Juvenile | Belmont Park | Elmont, New York | 11⁄16 mi. | Dirt | Fast | 2nd |
| July 1, 2006 | Jersey Shore Breeders' Cup Stakes | Monmouth Park | Oceanport, New Jersey | 6 fur. | Dirt | Fast | 1st |
| August 26, 2006 | King's Bishop Stakes | Saratoga Race Course | Saratoga Springs, New York | 7 fur. | Dirt | Fast | 1st |
| October 7, 2006 | Vosburgh Stakes | Belmont Park | Elmont, New York | 6 fur. | Dirt | Fast | 1st |
| November 4, 2006 | Breeders' Cup Sprint | Churchill Downs | Louisville, Kentucky | 6 fur. | Dirt | Fast | 14th |
