| Royal Delta | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Empire Maker |
| Grandsire | Unbridled |
| Dam | Delta Princess |
| Damsire | A.P. Indy |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | February 2, 2008 |
| Died | February 10, 2017 (aged 9) |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Dark bay |
| Breeder | Palides Investments N.V., Inc. |
| Owner | Palides Investments (2010–2011) Besilu Stables |
| Trainer | Bill Mott |
| Record | 22: 12-5-1 |
| Earnings | $4,811,126[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (2011) Alabama Stakes (2011) Fleur de Lis Handicap (2012) Delaware Handicap (2012, 2013) Beldame Stakes (2012) Sabin Stakes (2013) Personal Ensign Handicap (2013)
Classic & Breeders' Cup | |
| Awards | |
| American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly (2011) American Champion Older Female Horse (2012, 2013) | |
| Honors | |
| Royal Delta Stakes at Gulfstream Park | |
Royal Delta (February 2, 2008 – February 10, 2017) was a Champion American Thoroughbred racehorse. The daughter of Empire Maker was best known for winning back-to-back editions of the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (later renamed the Breeders' Cup Distaff) and three consecutive Eclipse Awards (as American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly of 2011 and American Champion Older Female Horse of both 2012 and 2013). She won the Grade I Alabama, Beldame, Delaware and Personal Ensign Stakes in addition to her Breeders' Cup triumphs.
On February 10, 2017, it was announced that she had died due to foaling complications.
On April 22, 2019, Royal Delta was voted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame.[2]
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