Brokers Tip (March 16, 1930 – July 14, 1953), by Black Toney out of the French mare Forteresse,http://www.pedigreequery.com/brokers+tip Brokers Tip's five-generation pedigree. Accessed February 13, 2011. was a Thoroughbred racehorse and the only horse in history whose sole win was in the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby His Derby win went down in history as the "Fighting Finish" because Brokers Tip's jockey (Don Meade) and Herb Fisher (the jockey aboard rival Head Play) literally fought one another atop their mounts down the homestretch. In an era before photo finishes, Brokers Tip was declared the winner by a nose.http://www.kentuckyderby.com/history/year/1933 1933 Kentucky Derby newsreel. Accessed February 13, 2011.
Retirement and stud record Retired to stud duty, Brokers Tip was standing at stud in California in December 1941 when his stature as a stallion increased considerably as a result of the 1941 successes of his son Market Wise, who went on to earn 1943 American Co-Champion Older Male Horse honors.
Broker's Tip was donated to UC Davis in 1950 by then-owner Ralph Taylor for veterinary instructional purposes. Broker's Tip, at age 23, was euthanized on July 14, 1953, due to problems associated with old age. His skeleton was preserved for future study at the University of California.NY Times. July 14, 1953
Sire line tree
Brokers TipDarley Arabian Line: Camel BranchSire Line: CamelThe Dynasty of DominoAmerican Classic Pedigree: Brokers Tip Market WiseAmerican Classic Pedigree: Market Wise To MarketAmerican Classic Pedigree: To Market High BidAmerican Classic Pedigree: High Bid Oink Viking Spirit Hurry to Market A Letter To Harry Rising Market Wise Margin
See also
Idle Hour Stock Farm Kentucky Derby Market Wise
References
External links 1933 Kentucky Derby Brokers Tip's pedigree