Was Seattle Slew a male or female?

Seattle Slew later became an outstanding sire and broodmare sire, leading the North American sire list in 1984 when his son Swale won the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes….

What happened Seattle Slew?

Slew died in his sleep at Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm, where he recently was moved after a second operation on his spine, the farm said. “He was the most complete thoroughbred the industry has seen. He just kept raising the bar with every record he broke,” owner Mickey Taylor said.

How many foals did Seattle Slew sire?

1,066 foals
Seattle Slew had sired a total of 1,066 foals before his death, 102 of them stakes winners.

What happened to Seattle Slew?

Seattle Slew died in his sleep on May 7, 2002, the 25th anniversary of his Kentucky Derby win. A statue was erected in his honor, and he was buried whole with his favorite blanket and a bag of peppermints. He was 28 years old.

Who are the owners of Seattle Slew?

Found at an auction by owners Karen and Mickey Taylor and Jim and Sally Hill, a young Seattle Slew didn’t look like he’d grow up to become one of the biggest names in horse racing history. Both his sire, Bold Reasoning, and dam, My Charmer, had yet to make their marks, and the clumsy bay colt attracted only moderate attention at the public sale.

How old were Seattle Slew sets when they made their debut?

^ Cady, Steve (10 March 1977). “Seattle Slew Sets Mark In Debut as 3‐Year‐Old”. The New York Times. Retrieved 28 April 2018.

What sire is Seattle Slew?

Seattle Slew was the first foal out of My Charmer, a stakes-winning daughter of the otherwise obscure sire Poker. My Charmer went on to produce the 2000 Guineas winner Lomond and Seattle Dancer, and several of her daughters became outstanding producers.