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Morvich (1919–1946) was an American Thoroughbred who was the first California-bred racehorse to win the Kentucky Derby.Bred by sugar magnate Adolph B. Spreckels at his Napa Stock Farm Morvich was sired by James R. Keene’s stallion Runnymede and was out of the mare Hymir by Dr. Leggo. He was sold to Benjamin Block. The young colt was described as an ugly cripple that no one thought could run until (trainer) Burlew proved them wrong. [1]

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award
American Champion Two-Year-Old Male Horse
breeder
Adolph B. Spreckels
country
United States
honours
Morvich Handicap
race
Kentucky Derby, Saratoga Special Stakes, Laurel Futurity Stakes, United States Hotel Stakes, United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, Hopeful Stakes
sex
Stallion
trainer
Fred_Burlew

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