Vanguard (American racehorse)
Vanguard was an American Thoroughbred racehorse. Ridden by Tom Costello, he won the 1882 Preakness Stakes.[1][2] BackgroundVanguard was bred in Kentucky by M. H. Stanford. His dam was La Henderson, a daughter of the influential sire Lexington. His father was the leading sire Virgil. He was foaled on March 24, 1879. Later on, he was sold to George L. Lorillard. [3] Racing CareerVanguard raced nine times in his career, winning four. At three years old, he won the Preakness Stakes, ridden by Tom Costello. His overall career earnings were $5,290. [3] Pedigree
* Vanguard is inbred 3S x 3D to the stallion Glencoe, meaning that he appears third generation on the sire side of his pedigree and third generation on the dam side of his pedigree. References
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