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.
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
Collection
Citation
“Gallahadion,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 21, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/373.