Some of you may enjoy putting a few bucks on a horse race, but my favorite part of horse racing is listening to some of the, let’s be honest, crazy racehorse names these owners come up with.
From female to male, these names don’t discriminate, and these are 26 of our favorite. So whether you’re a Rags To Riches fan or a Flat Drunk, which is your favorite racehorse name?
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Here are 26 epic and weird racehorse names:
(The photos of horses seen in this article are random and not the racehorses in question.)
Winning colors
Who runs the world (and the world of horse racing)? Girls! This filly was only one of three to ever win the Kentucky Derby!
Justify
The only American triple crown winner who has never lost a game!
Seattle Slew
Another triple crown winner and the 1977 racehorse of the year winner.
Count fleet
The sixth ever triple crown winner and 1943’s racehorse of the year winner!
Rags to Riches:
Girl power! She was the first mare to ever win the Belmont stakes!
War Admiral
He was one of the most successful racehorses to win the triple crown. As a result, he also won 21 out of the 26 races he ran and was named 1937’s horse of the year.
Gallant Fox
At the age of 3, he won 9 out of his 10 races that year to become America’s second triple crown winner.
Commando
He is among the most famous of the race horses to date!
Lady’s Secret
Known as one of the best female racehorses!
Black Caviar
Known as one of the best to ever do it! He is undefeated in all 25 races! Furthermore, he was named world champion four years in a row; 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013!
Genuine Risk
It’s a “genuine risk” to have underestimated this horse in the 80s! See what we did there?
Flying Fox
Not to be confused with Gallant Fox, he was known for being difficult and winning the triple crown.
Citation
He was the first race horse to ever reach a million dollars in winnings and once one 16 races in a row! Amazing!
Lava Man
Where do they come up with these names? This horse one 17 races in his life!
I’ll Have Another
He won’t the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness in 2012!
And here are a few more interestingly named racehorses!
Where’s The Beef
Lawyer Ron
Bodacious Tatas
Game on Dude
Blushing Groom
Covfefe
Hoof Hearted
Passing Wind
Flat Drunk
Flat Fleet Feet
Again, we have to ask, where do people come up with these names? Enjoy!
Sara Vallone has been a writer and editor for the last four and a half years. A graduate of Ohio University, she enjoys celebrity news, sports, and articles that enhance people's lives.
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