Dark Star (horse)

Dark Star (horse)

Dark Star (foaled 1950 in Kentucky) was an American thoroughbred racehorse and sire. During his racing career he won six races, most notably the 1953 Kentucky Derby, in which he defeated Native Dancer.

Read more about Dark Star (horse):  Background, Racing Career, Stud Record, Pedigree

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    Light, seeking light, doth light of light beguile;
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