Blushing John (foaled March 9, 1985, in Kentucky) is a millionaire Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in France and in the United States. He was bred by Frank Groves' North Ridge Farm near Lexington, Kentucky and ran under the banner of Allen E. Paulson as his owner. Out of the mare La Griffe, he was a son of the very influential Champion sire, Blushing Groom.
Read more about Blushing John: Early Career, Three Year-old Season, Four-year-old Season, Retirement
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