Kelso (horse)

Kelso (1957 - 1983) was a thoroughbred racehorse, considered to be one of the best of the century.

Related Topics:
Kelso - 1957 - 1983 - Thoroughbred - Racehorse

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Born April 4, 1957, at Claiborne Farm, Kelso was owned by Mrs. Richard duPont and raced for her Bohemia Stables. He was voted Horse of the Year honors a record five times, and won 39 races before his retirement in 1965. His earning record held for a record 13 years. Kelso was a gelding, and hence had a longer career than most top thoroughbreds, as he could not be retired to stud.

Related Topics:
Claiborne Farm - Horse of the Year - 1965 - Gelding - Stud

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Kelso was elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. In the Blood-Horse magazine ranking of the top 100 U.S. thoroughbred champions of the 20th Century, Kelso was ranked #4.

Related Topics:
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame - Blood-Horse magazine - Top 100 U.S. thoroughbred champions of the 20th Century

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Kelso died October 16, 1983.

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