Harry Bassett

Harry Bassett
Harry Bassett
Sire	Lexington
Grandsire	Boston
Dam	Canary Bird
Damsire	Albion
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1868
Country	United States
Color	Chestnut
Breeder	A. J. Alexander
Owner	David McDaniel
Trainer	David McDaniel
Jockey	W. Miller
Record	36: 23-5-3
Earnings	$55,920; (equivalent to $1,347,000 in 2023)
Major wins
	Nursery Stakes (1870); Belmont Stakes (1871); Travers Stakes (1871); Jerome Handicap (1871); Jersey Derby (1871); Kenner Stakes (1872); Saratoga Cup (1872);
Awards
	American Champion Two-Year-Old Colt (1870); American Champion Three-Year-Old Colt (1871); American Champion Older Male Horse (1872);
Honors
	United States Racing Hall of Fame (2010)

Harry Bassett (1868–1878) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 1871 Belmont Stakes and an outstanding racehorse of the 19th century. He also won a number of other stakes races, and was named the Champion male of his age group in 1870, 1871 and 1872. He was retired to stud duties in New Jersey when his five-year racing career ended, having recorded 23 wins from 36 starts. Harry Bassett died in New Jersey in 1878 and was inducted into the United States Racing Hall of Fame in 2010.