Alanesian (1954–1977) was an American

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racing

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and successful

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. She was bred in

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, a society trainer and owner of Normandy Farm in

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. She was purchased privately by

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whose great-grandfather,

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, owned Elmendorf Farm from which Normandy Farm had been formed in 1959. For William Perry, Alanesian was not only his first highly successful runner whose wins included the now Grade 1 Spinaway Stakes, but who became a foundation mare for his breeding operation that was centered on a foal sharing partnership with

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in Lexington. As a result of this partnership, Alanesian produced

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, sired by Claiborne's highly influential stallion,

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, and

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who was sired by Claiborne's preeminent stallion,

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. Boldnesian's son, Bold Reasoning, sired 1977 U.S. Triple Crown champion,

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. As well, Alanesian's daughter Quillesian was the dam of Revidere, William Perry's 1976

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Pedigree

References

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Alanesian's pedigree and partial racing stats
1954 racehorse births 1977 racehorse deaths Racehorses bred in Kentucky Racehorses trained in the United States Thoroughbred family 4-m