Affluent (horse)

Affluent (foaled 1998 in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse.

Affluent
SireAffirmed
GrandsireExclusive Native
DamTrinity Place
DamsireStrawberry Road
SexFilly
Foaled1998
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederJanis R. Whitham
OwnerJanis R. Whitham
TrainerRon McAnally
Record23: 8-5-4
EarningsUS$1,497,650
Major wins
Hollywood Oaks (2001)
Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes (2001)
La Brea Stakes (2001)
El Encino Stakes (2002)
Ramona Handicap (2002)
Santa Monica Handicap (2002)

Background

Affluent is a bay mare bred in Kentucky by her owner Janis Whitham. She was trained by U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee Ron McAnally.

Racing career

The daughter of 1978 U.S. Triple Crown winner Affirmed won four Grade I races and retired to broodmare duty with career earnings of $1,497,650.

Breeding record

As a broodmare, Affluent has produced two foals by Storm Cat, one by Distorted Humor and a foal by Awesome Again is due in 2009.

References

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