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Blushing Groom
Blushing Groom (April 8, 1974 – May 6, 1992) was a French Champion Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.
Background.
He was bred by American businessman John McNamee Sullivan and was raced by HH Aga Khan IV. A descendant of Nearco, Blushing Groom was sired by Red God and out of the mare Runaway Bride. He was trained by Francois Mathet in France.
Racing record.
Blushing Groom raced six times in 1976 at age two. He finished third in his debut, then
was not a success as a broodmare, producing only two minor winners.
Background.
Gold Splash was a small chestnut mare bred in Kentucky by Alan and Gerard Wertheimer. During her racing career she was owned by Alan and Gerard's father Jacques Wertheimer. She was sired by Blushing Groom, who won the Grand Criterium in 1976 and the Poule d'Essai des Poulains in 1977 before becoming a very successful breeding stallion. His progeny included Arazi, Blushing John, Nashwan, Rahy, Rainbow Quest and Snow Bride.
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