Gallahadion

Title

Gallahadion

Subject

Photography of horse sports

Description

Photograph of the American Thoroughbred Gallahadion taken the day after his 1940 Kentucky Derby win.

Gallahadion (by Sir Gallahad III out of Countess Time) was owned by Ethel Mars’ Milky Way Farm and trained by Roy Waldron. He began his career racing in California and is best remembered for his 1940 Kentucky Derby victory.

Gallahadion retired with a 6-6-4 record from 36 starts and earnings of $92,620.

Date

1940-05-05

Rights

This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Format

black and white photograph

Type

still image

Files

Triangle - 1940-05-05 Gallahadion - Giving the well-known horse laught at Pimlico the day after winning the Kentucky Derby (2).jpg

Citation

“Gallahadion,” The Keeneland Library, accessed March 29, 2024, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/373.

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