Kona Gold

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Kona Gold

Sire	Java Gold
Grandsire	Key To The Mint
Dam	Double Sunrise
Damsire	Slew o'Gold
Sex	Gelding
Foaled	1994
Country	United States
Colour	Bay
Breeder	Carlos Perez
Owner	Headley, Molasky & High Tech
Trainer	Bruce Headley
Record	30:14-7-2
Earnings	$2,293,384
Major Racing Wins, Awards and Honours
Major Racing Wins
Breeders' Cup Sprint (2000) San Carlos Handicap (2000) Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap (2000, 2001) Portero Grande Breeders' Cup Handicap (2000) Palos Verdes Handicap (2000) Ancient Title Breeders' Cup Handicap (2000) El Conejo Handicap (1999, 2003) Los Angeles Handicap (2002)
Racing Awards
U.S. Champion Sprinter (2000)
Infobox last updated on: September 2, 2007.

Kona Gold is a champion Thoroughbred racehorse.

Best known for his victory in the 2000 Breeders' Cup Sprint and subsequent Eclipse Award as Champion Sprinter, Kona Gold raced until he was 9 years old.

After spending several years as a stable pony for former trainer Bruce Headley, Kona Gold became a permanent resident of the Kentucky Horse Park in 2008 after the death of John Henry.^[1]