Hermis
| Hermis | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Circa 1904. | |
| Sire | Hermence |
| Grandsire | Isonomy |
| Dam | Katy of the West |
| Damsire | Spendthrift |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1899 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Hiram Berry for H. A. Engman |
| Owner |
2) Henry M. Ziegler 3) Louis V. Bell 4) Edward R. Thomas |
| Trainer |
John H. McCormack William Shields (1903 and later) |
| Record | 55: 28-8-6 |
| Earnings | $84,155 |
| Major wins | |
|
Travers Stakes (1902) Jerome Handicap (1902) Ocean View Handicap (1902) Saranac Handicap (1902) Brighton Cup (1903) Merchants and Citizens Handicap (1903) Edgemere Handicap (1903) Ocean Handicap (1903) Cup Preliminary Stakes (1903) Brookdale Handicap (1904) Suburban Handicap (1904) Test Handicap (1904) Islip Handicap (1905) | |
Hermis (foaled 1899 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse.
Background
Hermis was a chestnut horse bred by Hiram Berry: H. A. Engman owned his dam, Katy of the West. He was purchased as a two-year-old by Cincinnati theatre man Henry M. Ziegler and would be sold to L. V. Bell who in turn sold him in 1903 to banker, Edward R. Thomas.
Racing career
At his final race during the 1904 World's Fair Handicap in St. Louis, Hermis received an injury to his leg due to being kicked by 1903 Kentucky Derby winner Judge Himes during the start. As a result of the injury, Hermis never raced again.[1]
Stud record
Retired to stud duty, on January 3, 1912 the New York Times reported that Hermis had been sold to Edmond Blanc (fr), a prominent French breeder and owner of Haras de Jardy at Marnes-la-Coquette in what is today the western suburbs of Paris.[2]
References
- ↑ Staff (September 13, 1908). "All sorts". Cincinnati Enquirer.
- ↑ [ Displaying Abstract ] (2012-06-10). "HOLMER SECOND IN FOOT RACE - American Ten Yards Behind Kolehmainen at Powderhall. - Article - NYTimes.com". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-01-21.