Afleet Alex (born May 9, 2002 in Florida) is an American thoroughbred race horse who, in 2005, won two of America's classic races, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. He is owned by the Cash Is King Stable partnership, was trained by Tim Ritchey and was ridden by Jeremy Rose.
Thoroughbred racehorse. Career statistics: 12 Starts, 8 Wins, 2 Places, 1 Show; career earnings: $2,765,800. Entered stud in 2006.
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A great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandson of 'Man o' War' through his dam.
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Descendant of Nashua through both of his parents: a great-great-great grandson through his sire, and a great-great-great-great grandson through his dam.
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A great-great-great grandson of Native Dancer through his sire.
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In the Preakness Stakes on 21 May 2005, at the top of the homestretch, one of his front hoofs clipped the rear hoof of another horse, causing Alex to stumble badly. He regained his footing and won the race by 4¾ lengths. This performance by "Alex the Great" was ranked #12 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Most Awesome Sports Moments (of the last 15 years)". [17 July 2005 issue]
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In 2005, finished 3rd in Kentucky Derby; won the Preakness and Belmont stakes.
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