Harry Bassett

Tags: Race Horse.

Harry Bassett (1868–1878) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse winner of the 1871 Belmont Stakes and an outstanding racehorse of the 19th century. He also won a number of other stakes races and was named the Champion male of his age group in 1870 1871 and 1872. He was retired to stud duties in New Jersey when his five-year racing career ended having recorded 23 wins from 36 starts. Harry Bassett died in New Jersey in 1878 and was inducted into the United States Racing Hall of Fame in 2010.

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American Champion Older Male Horse, American Champion Three-Year-Old Male Horse, American Champion Two-Year-Old Male Horse

breeder

Woodburn Stud

colour

Chestnut (coat)

grandsire

Boston (horse)

honours

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

owner

David_McDaniel_(racehorse_trainer)

race

Travers Stakes, Belmont Stakes, Kenner Stakes, Jerome Stakes, Saratoga Breeders' Cup Handicap, Jersey Derby

sex

Stallion

sire

Lexington (horse)

trainer

David_McDaniel_(racehorse_trainer)