Kissin' George

Kissin' George (born 1963) was an American thoroughbred racehorse, considered America's premier sprinter of the late 1960s. Although he lost to Dr. Fager on two occasions when stretching beyond his preferred six furlong distance there was no question to his dominance at the sprints. In 1968, he won the Sport Page Breeders' Cup Handicap under rider Braulio Baeza.

Kissin' George was a chestnut by Slam Ruler out of a Head Play mare called Nothead. Kissin' George was active for two time periods, 1966-1969 and 1973-74.

Career statistics

*1966 age 3; 2 starts, won both for earnings of $6,875.
*1967 age 4; 8 starts winning 7 and coming 2nd once for $65,200.
*1968 age 5; 12 starts with 6 wins and 3 places for $111,812.
*1969 age 6; 8 starts with 4 wins and 2 places for $62,650.
*1973 age 10; 18 starts 2 wins 5 places and 2 shows for $11,480.
*1974 age 11; 14 starts 5 wins 4 places and 1 show for $13,383.

ources

* [http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,723878,00.html?promoid=googlep Time magazine article]