Dark Star (horse)

Dark Star
SireRoyal Gem
GrandsireDhoti
DamIsolde
DamsireBull Dog
SexStallion
Foaled1950
CountryUnited States
ColourBrown
BreederWarner L. Jones Jr.
OwnerCain Hoy Stable
TrainerMoody Jolley
Eddie Hayward (at age 3)
Record13: 6-2-2
Earnings$131,337
Major wins
Derby Trial (1953)
Kentucky Derby (1953)
Last updated on December 16, 2006

Dark Star (April 4, 1950 – October 21, 1972) was an American thoroughbred racehorse and sire. During his racing career he won six races, most notably the 1953 Kentucky Derby, in which he defeated Native Dancer.