Henny Hughes is a thoroughbred race horse. A foal of 2003, he was a contender for the Triple Crown in 2006. He was taken off the Triple Crown trail in March 2006, then recorded three sprint victories in stakes races before failing in the Breeders' Cup Sprint, finishing 14th and last. He was retired to stud at the end of the 2006 racing season. His best-known offspring is the champion mare Beholder.
Connections
Henny Hughes is owned by Zabeel Racing International and was originally trained by Patrick Biancone but was later transferred to Kiaran McLaughlin. He has been ridden by Gary Stevens, Edgar Prado, Joe Bravo, and John Velazquez. The horse was bred in Kentucky by Liberation Farm, Trackside Farm & CHO, LLC.
Breeding
Henny Hughes is the son of Hennessy out of the mare Meadow Flyer. His sire is a son of Storm Cat. His pedigree includes such notable horses as Secretariat and Bold Ruler.
Retirement It was announced on November 6, 2006, that Henny Hughes would not race as a four-year-old and would be retired to stud. He stood at Darley Stable at an initial stud fee of $40,000.
Sired Hall of Fame super mare Beholder. Winner of 3 Breeder's Cup races and 13 other graded wins.
Racing career DateRaceTrackLocationDistanceSurfaceConditionFinishJune 17, 2005MaidenMonmouth ParkOceanport, New Jersey5 fur.DirtFast1stJuly 4, 2005Tremont StakesBelmont ParkElmont, New York5 fur.DirtFast1stJuly 28, 2005Saratoga Special StakesSaratoga Race CourseSaratoga Springs, New York6 fur.DirtFast1stAugust 27, 2005Hopeful StakesSaratoga Race CourseSaratoga Springs, New York7 fur.DirtFast2ndOctober 8, 2005Champagne StakesBelmont ParkElmont, New York1 mi.DirtFast2ndOctober 29, 2005Breeders' Cup JuvenileBelmont ParkElmont, New York1 mi.DirtFast2ndJuly 1, 2006Jersey Shore Breeders' Cup StakesMonmouth ParkOceanport, New Jersey6 fur.DirtFast1stAugust 26, 2006King's Bishop StakesSaratoga Race CourseSaratoga Springs, New York7 fur.DirtFast1stOctober 7, 2006Vosburgh StakesBelmont ParkElmont, New York6 fur.DirtFast1stNovember 4, 2006Breeders' Cup SprintChurchill DownsLouisville, Kentucky6 fur.DirtFast14th
References Henny Hughes' pedigree NTRA bio