Genuine Risk

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Genuine Risk
Genuine Risk before the 1980 Belmont Stakes
Sire	Exclusive Native
Grandsire	Raise a Native
Dam	Virtuous
Damsire	Gallant Man
Sex	Filly
Foaled	February 15, 1977[1]
Died	August 18, 2008(2008-08-18) (aged 31)
Country	United States
Colour	Chestnut
Breeder	Sally Humphrey
Owner	Diana M. Firestone
Trainer	LeRoy Jolley
Record	15:10-3-2
Earnings	$646,587
Major wins
Demoiselle Stakes (1979) Tempted Stakes (1979) Ruffian Handicap (1980) American Classic Race wins: Kentucky Derby (1980)
Awards
U.S. Champion 3-Yr-Old Filly (1980)
Honours
U.S. Racing Hall of Fame (1986) #91 – Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century Genuine Risk Handicap at Belmont Park Genuine Risk has been ranked in the top ten female horses of the 20th century
Last updated on 25 July 2006

Genuine Risk (February 15, 1977 – August 18, 2008) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare best known for winning the 1980 Kentucky Derby.