Turn-To (1951–1973) was a
British
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-born, American-trained
Thoroughbred
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racehorse and
sire.
Background
He was sired by the British stallion
Royal Charger, out of the
French mare Source Sucree, whose sire,
Admiral Drake, was third on the French sire list in 1949.
Imported to the United States of America as a yearling, Turn-To was bought at the
Keeneland Sales for $20,000 () to race for Capt.
Harry F. Guggenheim
Harry Frank Guggenheim (August 23, 1890 – January 22, 1971) was an American businessman, diplomat, publisher, philanthropist, aviator, and horseman.
Early life
He was born August 23, 1890, in West End, New Jersey. He was the second son of Flo ...
's
Cain Hoy Stable.
Racing career
As a two-year-old with
Henry Moreno aboard, Turn-To won the
Garden State Futurity and the
Saratoga Special. He also won the
Flamingo Stakes
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at three.
Retirement
Upon retirement, Turn-To initially stood at stud at
Claiborne Farm before being moved to
Spendthrift Farm
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after a disagreement between Guggenheim and
Arthur B. Hancock.
His very successful progeny include
First Landing,
Hail To Reason
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,
Best Turn, and
Sir Gaylord.
Turn-To died in 1973 and is buried at Green Gates Farm, which is now part of
Spendthrift Farm
Spendthrift Farm is a thoroughbred race horse breeding farm and burial site in Lexington, Kentucky, currently owned by Eric & Tammy Gustavson. It was founded by Leslie Combs II and named for the great stallion Spendthrift, who was owned by Combs' ...
near Lexington,
Kentucky
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.
Pedigree
References
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1951 racehorse births
1973 racehorse deaths
Racehorses bred in the United Kingdom
Racehorses trained in the United States
Thoroughbred family 1-w
Chefs-de-Race