Blue Swords (horse)

Blue Swords
SireBlue Larkspur
GrandsireBlack Servant
DamFlaming Swords
DamsireMan o' War
SexStallion
Foaled1940
CountryUnited States
ColorBay
BreederSamuel D. Riddle
OwnerAllen T. Simmons
TrainerWalter A. Kelley
Record22: 5-5-2
Earnings$58,065
Major wins
Eastern Shore Handicap (1942)
Remsen Handicap (1942)
Ardsley Handicap (1942)
Last updated on November 29, 2006

Blue Swords (1940–1955)[1] was an American Thoroughbred race horse who debuted as a two-year-old in 1942.[2] Bred in Kentucky by Samuel D. Riddle, he was owned by Allen T. Simmons[3] of Akron, Ohio, a rubber mogul[4] and radio station operator.[5] He was rated a close rival of Occupation, owned by Chicago, Illinois contractor John Marsch, in horse racing competition in the Western United States.

Blue Swords was a son of Blue Larkspur and Flaming Swords, whose father was Man o' War.[6] In 22 starts, he earned 5 wins, 5 places, and 2 shows. His career earnings totaled $58,065.[1]

  1. ^ a b Blue Swords Pedigree, Thoroughbred Database, retrieved on April 23, 2010.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference debut was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Blue Swords Close To Aqueduct Record in Taking Sprint by Three Lengths, New York Times, September 4, 1942, pg. 28.
  4. ^ Whirly Nominated For 'Cap; Meet Extended, Los Angeles Times, April 6, 1943, pg. A10.
  5. ^ Count Fleet Favorite For Derby Today, Los Angeles Times, May 1, 1943, pg. 8.
  6. ^ Sportraits, Los Angeles Times, March 19, 1943, pg. 20.