| In Reality | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Intentionally |
| Grandsire | Intent |
| Dam | My Dear Girl |
| Damsire | Rough'n Tumble |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | March 1, 1964 |
| Died | May 8, 1989 (aged 25) |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Frances A. Genter |
| Owner | Frances A. Genter |
| Trainer | Melvin Calvert |
| Record | 27: 14-9-2 |
| Earnings | US$795,824 |
| Major wins | |
| Pimlico Futurity (1966) Fountain of Youth Stakes (1967) Florida Derby (1967) Jersey Derby (1967) Rumson handicap (1967) Hibiscus Stakes (1967) Choice Stakes (1967) Carter Handicap (1968) John B. Campbell Handicap (1968) Metropolitan Handicap (1968) American Classic Race placing: Preakness Stakes 2nd (1967) | |
| Honours | |
| In Reality Stakes at Calder Race Course | |
| Last updated on 8/9/2017 | |
In Reality (March 1, 1964 – May 8, 1989)[1] was an American bred racehorse. Bred in Florida, he was a son of Intentionally and out of the mare My Dear Girl, the 1959 American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly. His damsire was Santa Anita Derby winner Rough'n Tumble, who sired U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Fager.[2] In Reality is best remembered for his win in the Florida Derby and his runner-up performance in the Preakness Stakes to Eclipse Award Champion and millionaire Damascus.