Kelso
Title
Kelso
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This photograph features the American Thoroughbred Kelso with an unidentified handler.
Kelso won Horse of the Year in 1960 - a title he held for five consecutive years (1960 to 1964). With his record of 63 starts for 39 wins, 12 seconds, and 2 thirds, Kelso had career winnings of $1,977,896. He consistently appears on listings of the country's top racehorses of the 20th century.
Kelso won Horse of the Year in 1960 - a title he held for five consecutive years (1960 to 1964). With his record of 63 starts for 39 wins, 12 seconds, and 2 thirds, Kelso had career winnings of $1,977,896. He consistently appears on listings of the country's top racehorses of the 20th century.
Creator
Joel Clyne Meadors
Date
1965-04-21
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
Original Format
acetate negative
Files
Collection
Citation
Joel Clyne Meadors, “Kelso,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 28, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/230.