Vigors | |
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Sire | Grey Dawn |
Grandsire | Herbager |
Dam | Relifordie |
Damsire | El Relicario |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | 1973 |
Country | United States |
Colour | Gray |
Breeder | William R. Hawn |
Owner | William R. Hawn |
Trainer | Larry J. Sterling |
Record | 34: 9-6-4 |
Earnings | US$633,305 |
Major wins | |
Hollywood Invitational Handicap (1977) Rolling Green Handicap (1977) San Marcos Handicap (1978) San Antonio Stakes (1978) Bel Air Handicap (1978) Santa Anita Handicap (1978) |
Vigors (1973–1994) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse known as "The White Tornado."[1] Called by Bloodhorse.com in a 2011 article "the great California closer," Vigors earned the affection of racing fans because of his dramatic come-from-behind running style.[2]