Henny Hughes
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 2006, then recorded three sprint victories in stakes races before failing in the Breeders' Cup Sprint, finishing 14th and last. He was retired to stud at the end of the 2006 racing season. His best-known offspring is the champion mare Beholder.
| Henny Hughes | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Hennessy |
| Grandsire | Storm Cat |
| Dam | Meadow Flyer |
| Damsire | Meadowlake |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Liberation Farm |
| Owner | Zabeel Racing International |
| Trainer | Kiaran McLaughlin |
| Record | 10: 6-3-0 |
| Earnings | $1,124,820 |
| Major wins | |
| Tremont Stakes (2005) Saratoga Special Stakes (2005) King's Bishop Stakes (2006) Jersey Shore Breeders' Cup Stakes (2006) Vosburgh Stakes (2006) | |
| Last updated on November 4, 2006 | |
Connections
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. The horse was bred in Kentucky by Liberation Farm, Trackside Farm & CHO, LLC.
Breeding
Henny Hughes is the son of Hennessy out of the mare Meadow Flyer. His sire is a son of Storm Cat. His pedigree includes such notable horses as Secretariat and Bold Ruler.
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 stood at Darley Stable at an initial stud fee of $40,000.
Sired Hall of Fame super mare Beholder. Winner of 3 Breeder's Cup races and 13 other graded wins.
Racing career
| Date | Race | Track | Location | Distance | Surface | Condition | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |