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Niatross (1977–1999) was an
American champion standardbred race
horse that many
believe was the
greatest harness horse of all time. The son of Albatross...
- to stud at
Hanover Shoe
Farms in Hanover, Pennsylvania. One of his sons
Niatross was the
winner of the
Triple Crown of
Harness Racing for
Pacers in 1980...
- (1965),
Romeo Hanover (1966), Rum
Customer (1968), Most
Happy Fella (1970),
Niatross (1980),
Ralph Hanover (1983),
Western Dreamer (1997),
Blissful Hall (1999)...
- Superhorse,
Niatross wins the
United States Pacing Triple Crown races – Cane Pace –
Niatross Little Brown Jug –
Niatross Messenger Stakes –
Niatross United...
-
Crown winners Ralph Hanover and Most
Happy Fella; plus Albatross, sire of
Niatross, Chairmanoftheboard, and
Naughty But Nice. The
winnings of the 2,546 progeny...
- Mile in Lexington, Kentucky,
lowering the
world record previously held by
Niatross, by four-fifths of a second. As a four-year-old he won 23 of his thirty...
- races, and as a sire
produced winners of over $130 million,
including Niatross Allez France:
French Arc
winner and
first filly to win a
million dollars...
- It was the
first time that
William O'Donnell had ever
driven the son of
Niatross. Bill O'Donnell won the
driving title, his
third in four years. The next...
-
finished fourth in the
Swaps Stakes, a
major upset.[citation needed]
Niatross wins the
American Pacing classic in a
world record 1.52 1/5. The track...
- 33
starts for the year. The
track reported its
highest attendance since Niatross started there in 1980 and
strong wagering,
which had
become typical for...
