| Henbit | |
|---|---|
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| Sire | Hawaii |
| Grandsire | Utrillo |
| Dam | Chateaucreek |
| Damsire | Chateaugay |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 28 March 1977 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Helen Drake Jones |
| Owner | Etti Plesch |
| Trainer | Dick Hern |
| Record | 8: 4-0-0 |
| Earnings | $430,882 |
| Major wins | |
| Guardian Classic Trial (1980) Chester Vase (1980) Epsom Derby (1980) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating 118 (1979), 130 (1980) | |
| Last updated on August 29, 2007 | |
Henbit (28 March 1977 – 1997) was an American-bred and British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse, best known for winning the Derby in 1980. After winning one minor race as a two-year-old, he showed improved form in 1980 to win the Classic Trial Stakes and the Chester Vase. He won the Derby in a fast time but sustained a leg injury in the race which ruled him out for the rest of the year. He failed when returning as a four-year-old and was retired to stud, where he had limited success as a sire of winners.