Kitten's Joy | |
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Sire | El Prado |
Grandsire | Sadler's Wells |
Dam | Kitten's First |
Damsire | Lear Fan |
Sex | Stallion |
Foaled | May 8, 2001 |
Died | July 15, 2022 | (aged 21)
Country | United States |
Colour | Chestnut |
Breeder | Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey |
Owner | Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey |
Trainer | Dale L. Romans |
Record | 14: 9-4-0 |
Earnings | $2,075,791[1] |
Major wins | |
Palm Beach Stakes (2004) Tropical Park Derby (2004) American Turf Stakes (2004) Virginia Derby (2004) Secretariat Stakes (2004) Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (2004) Firecracker Breeders' Cup Handicap (2005) | |
Awards | |
U.S. Champion Male Turf Horse (2004) Leading sire in North America (2013, 2018) | |
Honours | |
Grade III Kitten's Joy Stakes held at Gulfstream Park | |
Last updated on May 12, 2020 |
Kitten's Joy (May 8, 2001 – July 15, 2022) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who was a multiple graded stakes winner and the American Champion Turf Horse of 2004. Since retiring to stud, he became one of the leading sires in North America and has had great success with his runners in Europe.