Blue Swords (horse)
Blue Swords (1940–1955) was an American Thoroughbred race horse who debuted as a two-year-old in 1942. Bred in Kentucky by Samuel D. Riddle, he was owned by Allen T. Simmons of Akron, Ohio, a rubber mogul and radio station operator. He was rated a close rival of Occupation, owned by Chicago, Illinois contractor John Marsch, in horse racing competition in the Western United States.
| Blue Swords | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Blue Larkspur |
| Grandsire | Black Servant |
| Dam | Flaming Swords |
| Damsire | Man o' War |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1940 |
| Country | United States |
| Color | Bay |
| Breeder | Samuel D. Riddle |
| Owner | Allen T. Simmons |
| Trainer | Walter A. Kelley |
| Record | 22: 5-5-2 |
| Earnings | $58,065 |
| Major wins | |
| Eastern Shore Handicap (1942) Remsen Handicap (1942) Ardsley Handicap (1942) | |
| Last updated on November 29, 2006 | |
Blue Swords was a son of Blue Larkspur and Flaming Swords, whose father was Man o' War. In 22 starts, he earned 5 wins, 5 places, and 2 shows. His career earnings totaled $58,065.
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