| Meridian | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Meridian_(horse)_with_jockey_George_Archibald_and_owner_Richard_F._Carman.jpg) Meridian with R.F. Carman and jockey Archibald at 1911 Kentucky Derby. | |
| Sire | Broomstick |
| Grandsire | Ben Brush |
| Dam | Sue Smith |
| Damsire | Masetto |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1908 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Charles Leonard Harrison |
| Owner | 1. Charles L. Harrison 2. Richard F. Carman 3. William M. Garth |
| Trainer | Albert Ewing |
| Record | 66: 20-15-10 |
| Earnings | $26,491 |
| Major wins | |
| National Handicap (1911) Frontier Stakes (1911) Washington's Birthday Handicap (1912) Argyle Hotel Handicap (1912) Kentucky Stakes (1912) Excelsior Handicap (1913) American Classics wins: Kentucky Derby (1911) | |
| Awards | |
| American Champion Three-Year-Old Colt (1911) American Horse of the Year (1911) | |
| Last updated on March 25, 2020 | |
Meridian (1908–1935) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse that won the 1911 Kentucky Derby, setting a new record by running 11⁄4 miles in 2 minutes, 5 seconds.[1] The previous record of 2:061⁄4 had been set by Lieut. Gibson in the 1900 Derby. Meridian was determined to be the historical Champion Three-Year Old and Horse of the Year of 1911.