| The Real Black Gold |
| The real Black Gold was a black Thoroughbred, even though he only lived for 7 years he won many races and lots of money. Born: 1921 Died: race at the Fair Grounds (he was buried in the infield) Trainer: Hanley Web Owner: Mrs. Rosa M. Hoots Jockey: J.D. Mooney |
| Career Highlights: at 2: won -- Bashford Manor S 2nd -- Cincinnati Trophy 2nd -- Tobacco S 3rd -- Breeders' Futurity at 3: won -- Kentucky Derby won -- Louisiana Derby won -- Chicago Derby won -- Ohio Derby won -- Derby Trial 3rd -- Latonia Derby 3rd -- Raceland Derby Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1989 |
| Year Age Starts 1st 2nd 3rd earnings 1923 2 18 9 5 2 $19,163 1924 3 13 9 0 2 $91,340 1925 4 0 0 0 0 $0 1926 5 0 0 0 0 $0 1927 6 6 0 0 0 $50 1928 7 7 0 0 0 $0 total 35 18 5 4 $110,553 |