Merry Ruler
Merry Ruler | |
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Sire | Grey Sovereign |
Grandsire | Nasrullah |
Dam | Queen of Song |
Damsire | King Salmon |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 1958 |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Brown |
Breeder | A. S. Smith |
Owner | |
Trainer | Edward J. Yowell |
Record | 64: 20-8-15 |
Earnings | US$293,348 |
Major wins | |
Bay Shore Handicap (1961) (1961) Swift Stakes (1961) Carter Handicap (1962) Gravesend Handicap (1962) Toboggan Handicap (1962) Rumson Handicap (1963) Sport Page Handicap (1963) |
Merry Ruler (foaled 1958 in England) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who competed successfully in the United States. A great grandson of the very important sire, Nearco, he was raced by , owner of Merrybrook Farm in Far Hills, New Jersey.
Trained by Eddie Yowel, Merry Ruler competed for three years, winning major races at tracks in New Jersey and New York. In May 1962 he equaled the Aqueduct track record in winning the Carter Handicap then in July set a new track record while winning the Gravesend Handicap.
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Categories:
- 1958 racehorse births
- Thoroughbred family 21-a
- Racehorses bred in the United Kingdom
- Racehorses trained in the United States