Boldnesian

Boldnesian
Sire	Bold Ruler
Grandsire	Nasrullah
Dam	Alanesian
Damsire	Polynesian
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1963
Country	United States
Colour	Bay
Breeder	William Haggin Perry
Owner	William Haggin Perry
Trainer	James W. Maloney
Record	5: 4–0–0
Earnings	US$107,625
Major wins
Santa Anita Derby (1966)

Boldnesian (1963–1975) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.

Racing career

In early 1966 Boldnesian won the Santa Anita Derby. He was scheduled to run in the Kentucky Derby, but his racing career was cut short by an operation after bone chips were discovered following his win at Santa Anita Park.^[1]

Stud record

At stud, Boldnesian notably sired Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee Bold Ruckus and Bold Reasoning who in turn sired the 1977 U.S. Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew.

Pedigree

Pedigree of Boldnesian, bay stallion, 1963
Sire Bold Ruler	Nasrullah	Nearco	Pharos
		Nearco	Nogara
		Mumtaz Begum	Blenheim
		Mumtaz Begum	Mumtaz Mahal
	Miss Disco	Discovery	Display
		Discovery	Ariadne
		Outdone	Pompey
		Outdone	Sweep Out
Dam Alanesian	Polynesian	Unbreakable	Sickle
		Unbreakable	Blue Grass
		Black Polly	Polymelian
		Black Polly	Black Queen
	Alablue	Blue Larkspur	Black Servant
		Blue Larkspur	Blossom Time
		Double Time	Sir Gallahad
		Double Time	Virginia L (family: 4-m)

References

^ Cady, Steve (23 March 1966). "Knee Operation Sidelines Boldnesian for Six Months; INJURY IS TRACED TO COAST STAKES Bone Chips Developed in Santa Anita Derby Victory Baeza Hurt in Fall". The New York Times.