Caveat (horse)
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Caveat was an American
thoroughbred
stallion
racehorse
. Bred in Maryland
) by Ryehill Farm, he was sired by Kentucky Derby
winner Cannonade
out of The Axe II mare, Cold Hearted. To date Caveat is one of only eleven Maryland-bred colts to win a Triple Crown race, but only three have won a Triple Crown race besides the Preakness (Caveat in 1983, Kauai King in 1966 and Native Dancer in 1953).
Caveat was owned by the partnersip of August Belmont IV
, Robert Kirkham, and his breeder, James P. Ryan. He was conditioned for racing by U.S. Racing Hall of Fame
trainer, Woody Stephens
. As a two-year-old, Caveat placed second in the Grade II
Lane's End Breeders' Futurity Stakes with Eddie Maple
aboard.
At age three Caveat won the and the Prince John Stakes and came in second in the Arkansas Derby
three weeks prior to the Derby. His trainer Woody Stephens
felt like he needed a little tightening up so he ran Caveat just six days before the Derby and ended up winning the Derby Trial
. Then in May, he ran a courageous race in the Kentucky Derby
and placed third, behind Sunny's Halo
. Five weeks later, under jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr.
he won the Belmont Stakes
against a record field of 15 horses, straining a ligament
in his right foreleg
at the top of the stretch while doing it. The injury would be the cause of his eventual retirement.
winner Awad, Timely Warning, Cefis, Warning Glance, Ratings, and Ops Smile.
As a broodmare sire, he sired Beware of the Cat, dam of Belmont Stakes
winner Editor's Note
.
Caveat died in February, 1995, at Northview Stallion Station, in Maryland.
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thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
stallion
Stallion
A Stallion is a male horse.Stallion may also refer to:* Stallion , an American pop rock group* Stallion , a figure in the Gobot toyline* Stallion , a character in the console role-playing game series...
racehorse
Horse racing
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. Bred in Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
) by Ryehill Farm, he was sired by Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter mile at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry...
winner Cannonade
Cannonade
For the cannon see CarronadeCannonade was an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known as the winner of the 1974 Kentucky Derby. Owned and bred by prominent businessman John M. Olin, Cannonade was foaled at Gainesway Farm in Lexington, Kentucky...
out of The Axe II mare, Cold Hearted. To date Caveat is one of only eleven Maryland-bred colts to win a Triple Crown race, but only three have won a Triple Crown race besides the Preakness (Caveat in 1983, Kauai King in 1966 and Native Dancer in 1953).
Caveat was owned by the partnersip of August Belmont IV
August Belmont IV
August Belmont IV was an American Investment banker and Thoroughbred racehorse owner. The son of August Belmont III and Alice W. de Goicouria, he was a fourth generation banker and racehorse owner....
, Robert Kirkham, and his breeder, James P. Ryan. He was conditioned for racing by U.S. Racing Hall of Fame
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 in Saratoga Springs, New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred race horses, jockeys, and trainers...
trainer, Woody Stephens
Woody Stephens
Woody Stephens was an American Thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame trainer.Born Woodford Cefis Stephens in Stanton, Kentucky, his younger brother William Ward Stephens also became a successful trainer. Woody Stephens first started in racing as a jockey at age 16 but within a few years switched...
. As a two-year-old, Caveat placed second in the Grade II
Graded stakes race
A graded stakes race is a term applied since 1973 by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to thoroughbred horse races in the United States and Canada to describe races that derive their name from the stake, or entry fee, owners must pay...
Lane's End Breeders' Futurity Stakes with Eddie Maple
Eddie Maple
Edward Retz "Eddie" Maple is a retired American thoroughbred horse racing jockey. One of eight brothers and sisters, he was an older brother to jockey Sam Maple who won more than 2,500 races. He began riding horses at age 12 and won his first race as a professional at 17...
aboard.
At age three Caveat won the and the Prince John Stakes and came in second in the Arkansas Derby
Arkansas Derby
The Arkansas Derby is an American flat Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds held annually at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is currently a Grade I race run over a distance of 9 furlongs on dirt....
three weeks prior to the Derby. His trainer Woody Stephens
Woody Stephens
Woody Stephens was an American Thoroughbred horse racing Hall of Fame trainer.Born Woodford Cefis Stephens in Stanton, Kentucky, his younger brother William Ward Stephens also became a successful trainer. Woody Stephens first started in racing as a jockey at age 16 but within a few years switched...
felt like he needed a little tightening up so he ran Caveat just six days before the Derby and ended up winning the Derby Trial
Derby Trial
The Derby Trial Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at the end of April at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Held one week before the Kentucky Derby, it was first run in 1924 and every year since, with the exception of 1928...
. Then in May, he ran a courageous race in the Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter mile at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry...
and placed third, behind Sunny's Halo
Sunny's Halo
Sunny's Halo was a Thoroughbred racehorse who became only the second Canadian-bred to win the Kentucky Derby and who as of 2006 is the all-time leading sire by progeny earnings in the state of Texas....
. Five weeks later, under jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr.
Laffit Pincay, Jr.
Laffit Alejandro Pincay, Jr. is a flat racing's all-time winningest jockey. He competed primarily in the United States.-Career:...
he won the Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes Thoroughbred horse race held every June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is a 1.5-mile horse race, open to three year old Thoroughbreds. Colts and geldings carry a weight of 126 pounds ; fillies carry 121 pounds...
against a record field of 15 horses, straining a ligament
Ligament
In anatomy, the term ligament is used to denote any of three types of structures. Most commonly, it refers to fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones and is also known as articular ligament, articular larua, fibrous ligament, or true ligament.Ligament can also refer to:* Peritoneal...
in his right foreleg
Equine forelimb anatomy
The equine forelimb of the horse is attached to the trunk of the animal by purely muscular connections...
at the top of the stretch while doing it. The injury would be the cause of his eventual retirement.
Retirement
Caveat was retired in August, 1983, and syndicated as a stallion. Among his progeny, he was the sire of Arlington MillionArlington Million
The Arlington Million is a Grade 1 flathorse race in the United States for thoroughbred horses aged three years and upward. It is raced over a distance of 1¼ miles on the turf at Arlington Park, Arlington Heights, Illinois in August each year...
winner Awad, Timely Warning, Cefis, Warning Glance, Ratings, and Ops Smile.
As a broodmare sire, he sired Beware of the Cat, dam of Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes Thoroughbred horse race held every June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is a 1.5-mile horse race, open to three year old Thoroughbreds. Colts and geldings carry a weight of 126 pounds ; fillies carry 121 pounds...
winner Editor's Note
Editor's Note
Editor's Note is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat.Trained by D...
.
Caveat died in February, 1995, at Northview Stallion Station, in Maryland.