Dahlia (horse)

Dahlia (horse)

Dahlia (1970–2001) was an American-bred Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racemare who won major races in France, England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. She was the first Thoroughbred mare to earn more than $1-million.

Dahlia, was a chestnut mare that was foaled in 1970 and was by the Group one (G1) Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner, Vaguely Noble, her dam Charming Alibi was by Honeys Alibi. She was inbred to Hyperion in the fourth generation (4m x 4f). Dahlia was a sister to Very Charming and the moderate stakes winner, Captain General. She was also a half sister to Amalgam, Canadian Bound, Golden Alibi and six others, none of which had anything like her ability, even though they were by top sires.

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