Foaled 1903 Colour Chestnut Owner T. J. Gaynor Species Equus caballus Sex Filly Damsire Hindoo | Country United States Breeder Raceland Stud Trainer T. J. Gaynor Parents Orlando Earnings 27,897 USD Grandsire Orme | |
Whimsical (foaled 1903 at Raceland Stud in Kentucky) was an American thoroughbred racehorse. She was sired by the Orlando, out of the mare, Kismet, who was sired by United States Racing Hall of Fame stallion, Hindoo.
Whimsical is best known as the second filly to ever win the Preakness Stakes. As a two-year-old she finished second when racing against colts in the Champagne Stakes. In the Preakness Stakes she led from the start and won easily in a time of 1:45 by 4 lengths over Content and Larabie. In this period, the race was held at Gravesend Race Track on Coney Island, New York.
The Whimsical Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is a 6 furlong race named for her and is raced on Preakness weekend.
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