| Albatross | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Standardbred |
| Sire | Meadow Skipper (USA) |
| Grandsire | Dale Frost (USA) |
| Dam | Voodoo Hanover (USA) |
| Damsire | Dancer Hanover(USA) |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | May 8, 1968 |
| Died | August 5, 1998 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | C & J Kenney, M Lydon, J Wilcutts (USA) |
| Trainer | Harry Harvey (driver) 2. Stanley Dancer |
| Record | 71:59–8–3 |
| Earnings | $1,201,477 |
| Major wins | |
| Lawrence Sheppard Pace (1970) Roosevelt Futurity (1970) Adios Pace (1971) Cane Pace (1971) Messenger Stakes (1971) American Pacing Classic (1971, 1972) Prix d'Été (1971) National Pacing Derby (1972) Canadian Pacing Derby (1972) | |
| Awards | |
| 1970 USA 2 Year Old Colt Pacer of the Year 1971, 1972 United States Harness Horse of the Year 1971 USA 3 Year Old Colt Pacer of the Year 1972 USA Aged Pacer of the Year 1970 Canadian Harness Horse of the Year | |
| Honors | |
| Hall Of Fame Immortal Living Hall Of Fame Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Best mile rate: 1:54.3 Leading Standardbred Sire in North America (1981–84 & 1986) Leading Standardbred Broodmare Sire in North America (1987–2000) | |
| Last updated on July 29, 2011 | |
Albatross (1968–1998) was a bay Standardbred horse by Meadow Skipper. He was voted United States Harness Horse of the Year in 1971 and 1972. Albatross won 59 of 71 starts, including the Cane Pace and Messenger Stakes in 1971, earned $1,201,477.[1] It was, however, as a sire that he really made his mark. Albatross's 2,546 sons and daughters won $130,700,280.[2]