John Henry Bronze Marcel Jovine Horse Of The Year 1981 #12/50 Santa Anita 1981

Description: John Henry Bronze Horse Of The Year 1981 #12/50.Artist - Marcel Jovine Letter of Authenticity - Dated January 15, 1983 signed by J.B. Faulconer Horse of the Year Bronze, John Henry 1981. This lovely representation of John Henry, by noted artist Marcel Jovine (1921-January 20, 2003), measures 10" L x 1.5" H x 3" W on the base. John Henry measures 10" L x 10" H by 2" W. This bronze weighs 16.11 pounds. The base is proofed, signed along top portion of the bronze base. Marcel Jovine 12/50. The letter of authenticity certifies the original owner (my Grandfather). The letter is stained at the top. *******Please note that the name plate is badly scratched and the reins have some crimping. Thoroughbred Racing Association Bronze John Henry "If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven, and bring you home again." ~ poem on John Henry's gravesite."John Henry, A Lasting Legend." ~ Engraved on his statueHe was honored with the Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year on two occasions, specifically in 1981 and 1984. The 1981 award is particularly significant as it marks the only instance in which the recipient garnered every vote cast for that accolade. Additionally, John Henry holds the distinction of being the oldest horse to receive the Eclipse HOY Award, achieving this at the age of nine. Throughout his racing career, he participated in 83 races, securing 39 victories, 15 second-place finishes, and 9 third-place finishes. He also set a record for the most graded stakes wins among Thoroughbreds. Notably, after each victory, John Henry would often turn towards the tote board, seemingly to check the race time or perhaps the payout. Below is from horseracingnation.com John HenryAge:1975 - GeldingStatus:DeceasedPedigree:Ole Bob Bowers - Once Double by Double JayOwner(s):Dotsam StableTrainer:Ronald L. McAnallyBred:Kentucky, US by [Add Data]Rating:8.22/10 John Henry Photo GalleryJohn Henry is a 1975 gelding that was born in 1975 and deceased -> race from 1977 to 1984. He was sired by Ole Bob Bowers out of the Double Jay mare Once Double. He was trained by Ronald L. McAnally and deceased -> race for Dotsam Stable, and was bred in Kentucky, United States by [Add Data]. John Henry has raced at Aqueduct, Arlington Park, Belmont Park, Evangeline Downs, Fair Grounds Race Course, Golden Gate Fields, Hollywood Park, Jefferson Downs, Keeneland, , Monmouth Park, Santa Anita Park, Saratoga with wins at Aqueduct, Arlington Park, Belmont Park, Evangeline Downs, Golden Gate Fields, Hollywood Park, Jefferson Downs, , Santa Anita Park. His stakes wins include wins in the 1984 Ballantine Handicap (G1), 1984 Turf Classic (G1), 1984 Arlington Million (G1), 1984 Sunset Handicap (G1), 1984 Hollywood Invitational Turf Hcp (G1), 1984 Golden Gate Handicap (G3), 1983 Hollywood Turf Cup (G1), 1982 Oak Tree Invitational (G1), 1981 Oak Tree Invitational (G1), 1981 Arlington Million (G1), 1981 Hollywood Invitational Turf Hcp (G1), 1981 San Luis Rey (G1), 1981 Santa Anita Handicap (G1), 1980 Oak Tree Invitational (G1), 1980 Hollywood Invitational Turf Hcp (G1), 1980 San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G1), 1980 San Luis Rey (G1), 1978 Round Table (G3), and the 1977 Lafayette Stakes (LS). PEDIGREE / PROGENY / SIBLINGSOle Bob BowersPrince BlessedBlue JeansPrincequilloDog BlessedBull LeaBlue GrassOnce DoubleDouble JayIntent OneBalladierBroomshotIntentDusty Legs

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