Sacahuista

Sacahuista
SireRaja Baba
GrandsireBold Ruler
DamNalees Flying Flag
DamsireHoist The Flag
SexFilly
FoaledMay 3, 1984
Kentucky
Died2008
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederWilliam S. Farish III &
G. Watts Humphrey, Jr.
OwnerBarry A. Beal & Lloyd R. French, Jr.
TrainerD. Wayne Lukas
Record21:6-7-2
Earnings$1,298,842
Major wins
Oak Leaf Stakes (1986)
Schuylerville Stakes (1986)
Adirondack Stakes (1986)
Spinster Stakes (1987)
Breeders' Cup wins:
Breeders' Cup Distaff (1987)
Awards
American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly (1987)
Last updated on September 6, 2008

Sacahuista (May 3, 1984 – c.2008) was an American Thoroughbred racemare who won the 1987 Breeders' Cup Distaff.

Background

Sacahuista was foaled on May 3, 1984 by Naylees Flying Flag, and sired by Raja Baba. She was a descendant of Nearco through both her Champion sire Bold Ruler, as well as through her dam Nalees Flying Flag.

Sacahuista was purchased as a yearling for $670,000 by future National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame inductee D. Wayne Lukas for owners Barry Beal and Lloyd French, Jr.

Racing career

1986

Sacahuista made nine starts at age two, of which she won four and was second in three. Sent off as the parimutuel betting favorite in the 1986 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita Park under jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr., she finished fourth behind winner Brave Raj.

1987

When she raced at age three, Sacahuista's official record shows she won two of nine starts but in fact she finished first in both the Cotillion Handicap and the Ruffian Handicap but was disqualified for interference. Under jockey Randy Romero, she then won the Grade I Spinster Stakes before capturing the Breeders' Cup Distaff at Hollywood Park Racetrack. Sacahuista's 1987 performances earned her the Eclipse Award as American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly.

1988

Before being retired to broodmare duty, Sacahuista raced three times at age four. Her best result was a second.

Breeding record

Of her offspring, from sire Red Ransom she notably produced millionaire runner Ekraar, who won multiple stakes races in Europe, including the Italian Group One Gran Premio del Jockey Club. Through her mating to Mr. Prospector, Sacahuista is also the dam of the successful Australian-based sire Hussonet.

Foaled Name Sire Sex
1991 Hussonet Mr. Prospector Colt
1992 Balenciaga Gulch Mare
1997 Ekraar Red Ransom Colt
1998 Dynamix A.P. Indy Colt
2001 Dossier Storm Cat Mare
2002 Jaguar On The Run Colt
2004 Parading Lady Mare

Death

She is believed to have died around 2008.

References

  1. 1 2 "Sacahuista (USA)". American Classic Pedigrees.