Cigar
The invincible, incomparable, unbeatable Cigar inspired racing fans from around the world as he traveled to nine race tracks on two continents to win 16 consecutive races, (all but one of them graded Stakes) in a feat that tied the record set by Citation.
When he retired to Ashford Stud, Cigar’s book of mares was full, but fertility issues prompted one of the biggest insurance payouts in history, and he was retired to the Hall of Champions.
Cigar earned Horse of the Year honors in 1995 and 1996, and was named champion older horse each of those years. He retired as the richest Thoroughbred in United States racing history with $9,999,815 in earnings.
Thoroughbred
Bay Stallion
Foaled April 18, 1990 at Country Life Farm in Maryland
Died October 7, 2014 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital
By Palace Music, out of Solar Slew, by Seattle Slew
Breeder: Allen E. Paulson
Owner: Allen E. Paulson
Trainer: William I. Mott
Titles / Awards
All time leading money winner at retirement
Voted Racehorse of the Decade of the 1990s
Tied Citation for the record of 16 consecutive wins
18th best racehorse of the 20th century
Unbeaten season, 10 for 10 (1995)
Horse of the Year (1995, 1996)
Champion Older Horse (1995, 1996)
Inducted into the National Thoroughbred Horse Racing Hall of Fame (2002)
Lifetime earnings: $9,999,815
Notable Wins
Dubai World Cup (G1)
Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1)
Woodward Stakes (G1) (twice)
Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1)
Oaklawn Handicap (G2)
Pimlico Special (G3)
Donn Handicap (G1) (twice)
Gulfstream Park Handicap (G2)
NYRA Mile (G1) (Now named the Cigar Mile)
Hollywood Gold Cup (G1)
Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Thoroughbred horse racing is the most popular form of horse racing in the world. Thoroughbreds were developed in England by crossing three foundation sires from the Middle East with native English mares. These horses race on dirt, turf or synthetic surfaces.
Hall of Champion Resident
May 1999 to October 2014
