Winner of the

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, Rocket Wrangler (1968–1992) went on to sire

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Life

Rocket Wrangler was a 1968 son of

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member Rocket Bar a

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stallion. Rocket Wrangler was out of Go Galla Go, a daughter of another Hall of Fame member

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Racing career

Rocket Wrangler won ten times on the racetrack, finishing second four times and third another four times, earning $252,167 in race earnings. His highest speed index was 97. He won the All American Futurity and the Rainbow Futurity, and finished second in the All American Congress Futurity.

Breeding record

After retiring, Rocket Wrangler went on to sire 56 stakes winners, including Hall of Fame member Dash For Cash. His foals earned over $9,400,000 on the racetrack.

Death and honors

Rocket Wrangler died on November 29, 1992. He was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2010.

Pedigree

Notes

References

* * {{authority control American Quarter Horse racehorses American Quarter Horse sires 1968 racehorse births 1992 racehorse deaths AQHA Hall of Fame (horses)