Reine Enchanteur

Reine Enchanteur (f. 1967) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who was sold for a world-record $405,000 ($2.8 million inflation adjusted) in 1968.[1]

She earned a total career purse of $9,305.[1] Owner Wendell P. Rosso used her for breeding,[2] including with 1971 Blue Grass Stakes winner Impetuosity.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Get Lost, Cinderella, Wajima's In Front". Sports Illustrated. September 22, 1975.
  2. Bassett, Ted; Mooney, Bill (2015). Keeneland's Ted Bassett: My Life. University Press of Kentucky. pp. 10–11.
  3. "Reine Enchanteur to be bred to Impetuosity here". Ocala Star-Banner. April 20, 1972.
Records
Preceded by
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Most expensive Thoroughbred colt yearling
July 1968 – July 1970
Next:
Crowned Prince
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