Paradise Creek (horse)

Paradise Creek
SireIrish River
GrandsireRiverman
DamNorth of Eden
DamsireNorthfields
SexStallion
Foaled1989
CountryUnited States
ColourDark Brown
BreederBertram R. Firestone
OwnerBertram R. Firestone
TrainerWilliam I. Mott
Record25: 14-7-1
EarningsUS$$3,401,415
Major wins
Washington, D.C. International Stakes(1994)
Arlington Million (1994)
Manhattan Handicap (1994)
Dixie Handicap (1994)
Turf Classic Stakes (1994)
Canadian Turf Handicap (1994)
Appleton Handicap (1994)
Fort Lauderdale Handicap (1994)
Hollywood Derby (1992)
National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (1992)
Awards
American Champion Male Turf Horse (1994)

Paradise Creek (1989–2011) was a millionaire American Thoroughbred racehorse and successful sire. He was bred in Kentucky by Bertram R. Firestone and raced under the same Firestone banner as his owner. He finished racing with a record of 14-7-1 in 25 starts with career earnings of $3,401,415. Paradise Creek was best known for his wins in the grade one Washington, D.C. International Stakes and the grade one Arlington Million. In 1994 he became the only horse ever to have won both prestigious turf races of the United States.[1]

  1. ^ Pedigree Online, Thoroughbred Database; Pedigreequery.com