The Bard (American horse)

The Bard
Harper's Weekly (May 31, 1890)
SireLongfellow
GrandsireLeamington
DamBradamante
DamsireWar Dance
SexStallion
Foaled1883
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederCharles Reed
OwnerAlexander J. Cassatt
TrainerJohn Huggins
Record47: 27–9–4
EarningsUS$84,990
Major wins
Red Bank Stakes (1885)
Bouquet Stakes (1885)
Capital Stakes (1885)
Omnibus Stakes (1886)
Barnegat Stakes (1886)
Spindrift Stakes (1886)
Dixie Handicap (1886)
Freehold Stakes (1886, 1887)
September Stakes (1886)
Jerome Handicap (1886)
Coney Island Stakes (1887)
St. James Hotel Stakes (1887, 1888)
Brooklyn Handicap (1888)
Brooklyn Cup (1888)

American Classics wins:
Preakness Stakes (1886)

Awards
Thoroughbred Heritage Champions:[1]
American Co-Champion Three-Year-Old Colt (1886)
American Co-Champion Older Male Horse
(1887, 1888)

Last updated on April 12, 2020

The Bard (1883–1907) was an American Champion Thoroughbred racehorse. He was the most popular horse of his day and one who raced and beat many leading American horses. His biggest win was the 1886 Preakness Stakes.