13 Aug 2026

Late Bloomer

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Late Bloomer

1978 Eclipse Award Champion Older Mare
Elected to the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame on March 18, 1979

Photo: Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum Archives

Bay Horse
Foaled: April 27, 1974
Location: Kentucky

Sire: Stage Door Johnny
Dam: Dunce Cap II
Breeder: Greentree Stud, Inc.
Owner: Greentree Stable
Trainer: John Gaver, Jr.
Career Length: 4 years (1977 – 1980)
Career Earnings: $ 907,083
Career Results: 11 (8) wins in 23 starts

Win Highlights

  • 1978 Beldame Stakes, G1
  • 1978 Delaware Handicap, G1
  • 1978 Ruffian Handicap, G1
  • 1978 Sheepshead Bay Handicap, G1
  • 1978 New York Handicap, G3
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