Citation (horse) - Wikipedia
WEBCitation (April 11, 1945 – August 8, 1970) was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who is the eighth winner of the American Triple Crown. He won 16 consecutive stakes races and was the first horse in history to win US$ 1 million. [ 1 ] Background. []
Citation | Triple Crown Winner & Race Record Holder | Britannica
WEBCitation, (foaled 1945), American racehorse (Thoroughbred) who in 1948 became the eighth winner of the American Triple Crown—the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes—and was also the first horse to win $1 million.
Citation (KY) | National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
WEBamong the best racehorses of the 20th century, behind only Man o' War and Secretariat. In retirement at Calumet Farm, Citation produced Hall of Fame filly Silver Spoon, as well as Guadalcanal, Get Around, and 1956 Preakness winner Fabius.
The Mighty Citation - America's Best Racing
WEBMore than 70 years ago, Citation unleashed the greatest 3-year-old season in Thoroughbred racing. Blessed with genuine speed, staying power, and a seemingly endless desire to win, Citation inspired his handler Jimmy Jones to boldly say: "My horse could beat anything with hair on it."
CITATION - Full Documentary - YouTube
WEBCitation (April 11, 1945--August 8, 1970) was the eighth American Triple Crown winner, and one of three major North American Thoroughbreds (along with Cigar and Zenyatta) to win at least 16...
Citation (horse) - American Classic Pedigrees
WEBThe greatest horse ever produced by the legendary Calumet Farm, Citation mowed down his opponents with the smooth efficiency of a machine during his first two seasons, becoming the eighth American Triple Crown winner in the process.
Citation - 1948 Triple Crown Winner - Triple Crown Races
WEBCitation was the first champion to be painted by Richard Stone Reeves. He passed away on August 8, 1970 and was buried at Calumet Farm near his sire and dam. Citation won the 1948 Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse …
Citation's crowning achievement | National Museum of Racing …
WEBCitation, who became America’s eighth Triple Crown winner 75 years ago, is widely regarded as the best of the Calumet luminaries. In 1999, a BloodHorse panel of racing historians ranked Citation No. 3 behind only Man o’ War and Secretariat among the top racehorses of the 20 th century.
A Stamp of Greatness: Citation - Past The Wire
WEBFeb 11, 2019 · Citation was the best race horse since Man O’ War and the best one until Secretariat twenty-five years later. The three are easily a consensus choice as the greatest trio of race horses to compete in North America during the 20 th century.
ESPN Classic - Citation was born to run
WEBCitation was racing's first millionaire horse, earning $1,085,760. So it went, year after year. Radio gave way to television. Five Presidents would come and go. A man would be sent to the moon,...