Balto Star
Balto Star (foaled March 7, 1998, in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse and the winner of the 2003 United Nations Stakes.[1]
| Balto Star | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Blitterman |
| Grandsire | Dewan |
| Dam | Miss Livi |
| Damsire | Devil's Bag |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1998 |
| Country | USA |
| Color | Dark Bay |
| Breeder | Anstu Stables, Inc. |
| Owner | Anstu Stables, Inc. |
| Trainer | Todd A. Pletcher |
| Record | 38:12-7-3 |
| Earnings | $2,363,780 |
| Major wins | |
| Turfway Spiral Stakes (2001) Arkansas Derby (2001) Whirlaway Handicap (2003) United Nations Stakes (2003) Red Smith Handicap (2003) W. L. McKnight Handicap (2003) | |
| Last updated on May 20, 2020 | |
Career edit
Balto Star's first race was on September 16, 2000, at Belmont Park, where he finished in 8th place. He did not pick up his first win until January 1st, 2001, at Aqueduct. He picked up another win at the Aqueduct on February 18, 2001, then won his first graded race, the Turfway Spiral Stakes on March 24, 2001. [1]
He then won his next graded race, the 2001 Arkansas Derby.[2] This would be his last graded in for almost two years, until he came back with a win at the 2003 Whirlaway Handicap. In July, he picked up a win at the 2003 United Nations Stakes. In late 2003, he picked up two more graded wins. He won the 2003 Red Smith Handicap in November, and then won the December 27th, 2003 W. L. McKnight Handicap.[1]
His final race was on October 8, 2004, where he won the Breeders' Cup Stakes. [1]
Pedigree edit
| Sire Glitterman (USA) 1985 | Dewan (USA) 1965 | Bold Ruler | Nasrullah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Disco | |||
| Sunshine Nell | Sun Again | ||
| Nellie Flag | |||
| Moon Glitter (USA) 1972 | In Reality | Intentionally | |
| My Dear Girl | |||
| Foggy Note | The Axe | ||
| Silver Song | |||
| Dam Miss Livi (USA) 1994 | Devil's Bag (USA) 1981 | Halo | Hail To Reason |
| Cosmah | |||
| Ballade | Herbager | ||
| Miss Swapsco | |||
| Canticle (USA) 1988 | Stage Door Johnny | Prince John | |
| Peroxide Blonde | |||
| Melody Roulette | Northern Dancer | ||
| Musical Chairs |