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Northern Dancer (May 27, 1961 – November 16, 1990) was a Thoroughbred that, in 1964, became the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby. After being retired from racing, he became one of the most successful sires of the 20th century. He is considered a Canadian icon and was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1965 ...
Jul 21, 2014 · In 1965 Northern Dancer became the first horse to be entered in Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, an honour he now holds with show jumper Big Ben. Northern Dancer with E.P Taylor. Born May 27, 1961, Northern Dancer was the yearling that nobody wanted.
May 4, 2017 · A star on the track and a superstar in the barn, 1964 Kentucky Derby winner Northern Dancer's greatness lives on in the countless thoroughbreds he's sired.
Jul 13, 2006 · Northern Dancer was the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby (1964) and went on to win the Preakness, finish third in the Belmont and win the Queen's Plate. Known for his stamina, Northern Dancer was also very fast - only Secretariat has bettered his Kentucky Derby record of 2 minutes flat for the 1-mile course.
Nov 16, 2018 · (Canadian Press) He's now been gone as long as he was here. He was a racehorse, his name was Northern Dancer and in 1964, he won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Queen's Plate —...
Aug 26, 2007 · This is footage of Northern Dancers 1964 Kentucky Derby run. It is the full race. It is also a goodbye to him and includes interviews with his people. There is also a report on Alydar since he...
Apr 8, 2023 · Northern Dancer becomes the first Canadian-bred racehorse to win the Kentucky Derby. His time of 2:00 .00 still remains the third fastest winning time in the race's history behind the immortal...
Nov 13, 2023 · As strong with fillies as he was with colts, Northern Dancer was the leading sire in North America in 1971 and the leading sire in England in 1970, ’77, ’83 and ’84. Sire of a then-record 147 stakes winners, Northern Dancer produced 49 yearlings that sold for $1 million or more.
May 28, 2024 · Northern Dancer was a legendary sire who commanded astronomical stud fees and whose offspring were tremendously valuable on the sales market, making him one of the most influential and commercially successful racehorses of all time.
A hero on the racetrack and a legend as a stallion, Northern Dancer won major races such as the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes and had a monumental impact on the sport through the remarkable success of his progeny.
