Queensway (foaled 1929 in
Ontario
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) was a Canadian
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word ''thoroughbred'' is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are ...
racehorse who in 1932 won the three races that would years later officially be designated as the
Canadian Triple Crown.
The
chestnut filly was owned and bred by Robert W. R. Cowie and trained by
Harry Giddings, Jr. Her jockey at the time of her three 1932 major wins was Frankie Mann.
Queensway had 52 starts, which included 12 wins, 8 places and 4 shows. Her career earnings were $16,811.
In 2003, she was inducted into the
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honour those who have made a significant contribution to the sport of harness and Thoroughbred horse racing in Canada. It is located at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario.
The ...
.
Pedigree
References
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1929 racehorse births
Racehorses bred in Ontario
Racehorses trained in Canada
King's Plate winners
Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winners
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductees
Thoroughbred family 14-a