Fappiano

Fappiano (May 19, 1977 – September 3, 1990) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse whose most important win was the 1981 Metropolitan Handicap. When retired to stud, he became a major sire whose offspring included Kentucky Derby winner Unbridled. He was named for Joseph C. Nichols (1905–1984), a long-time sportswriter for The New York Times, who was born Giuseppe Carmine Fappiano.

Fappiano
SireMr. Prospector
GrandsireRaise a Native
DamKillaloe
DamsireDr. Fager
SexStallion
FoaledMay 19, 1977
CountryUnited States
ColourBay
BreederJohn A. Nerud
OwnerJohn A. Nerud
TrainerJan H. Nerud
Record17: 10–3–1
EarningsUS$370,213
Major wins
Morven Stakes (1979)
Discovery Handicap (1980)
Metropolitan Handicap (1981)
Forego Handicap (1981)
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