Grey Badger II (1941– 1972) was a noted

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match racer and sire in the early days of the

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or AQHA.

Life

Grey Badger II foaled on May 5, 1941.Simmons, et al. ''Legends 2'' p. 58 He was registered with number 2006 in the AQHA. His stud book listing gives his color as

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, and his breeder as Walter F. Merrick of

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. His sire was Midnight Jr #210, and his dam was listed as Grey Annie #3502 by Billy the Tough, second dam as Casey Jones mare by Casey Jones. He was owned by Chick Crisp of

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at the time he was registered.AQHA ''Official Stud Book and Registry Combined 1–5'' p. 144 His sire was a son of Midnight and traced to Peter McCue three times. His dam traced to Peter McCue two more times, making Grey Badger II inbred to Peter McCue, with five crosses.Pedigree of Grey Badger II at All Breed Pedigree
retrieved June 23, 2007

Racing career

Grey Badger II was a noted match racer during the 1940s. His official racing record with the AQHA has him starting six times in three years, with two wins and no seconds or thirds. He achieved an AA speed rating.Wagoner ''Quarter Racing Digest'' pp. 453–454

Breeding record

Among his famous offspring were Grey Badger III and Badger's Grey. His granddaughter Triangle Tookie is a leading producer of AQHA Champions, including Two Eyed Jack.

Death and honors

Grey Badger II died on the

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in Texas, probably around 1972. Grey Badger II was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2007.

Pedigree

Notes

References

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All Breed Pedigree Database Pedigree of Grey Badger II
' retrieved on June 23, 2007
AQHA Hall of Fame
accessed on September 11, 2017 * *

External links

Grey Badger II at Foundation Horses

Grey Badger II at Quarter Horse Directory

Grey Badger II at Quarter Horse Legends
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