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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[image:Beldame1.jpg|thumb|left]] '''Beldame''' was an American [[Thoroughbred]] [[racehorse]] and [[broodmare]] who was inducted into the [[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame]]. She was foaled in 1901 and had a successful racing career, particularly noted for her performances in 1904.<br />
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==Background==<br />
Beldame was bred by [[August Belmont Jr.]], a prominent figure in American horse racing. She was sired by [[Octagon]], a son of [[Hermit]], and her dam was [[Bella Donna]], a daughter of [[Himyar]]. Beldame was trained by [[John Hyland]] and raced under the colors of August Belmont Jr. until she was sold to [[Newton Bennington]].<br />
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==Racing Career==<br />
Beldame began her racing career as a two-year-old in 1903. She showed promise but truly excelled as a three-year-old in 1904. During that year, she won 12 of her 14 starts, including major races such as the [[Suburban Handicap]], the [[Carter Handicap]], and the [[Saratoga Cup]]. Her performances earned her the title of [[American Horse of the Year]] in 1904.<br />
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==Broodmare Career==<br />
After retiring from racing, Beldame became a successful broodmare. She produced several foals, though none matched her own racing prowess. Her legacy continued through her descendants, contributing to the bloodlines of future champions.<br />
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==Honors and Legacy==<br />
Beldame was inducted into the [[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame]] in 1956. The [[Beldame Stakes]], a prestigious race for fillies and mares, was named in her honor and is held annually at [[Belmont Park]].<br />
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==Pedigree==<br />
Beldame's pedigree includes notable ancestors such as [[Hermit]] and [[Himyar]], making her part of a distinguished lineage in Thoroughbred racing.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Thoroughbred]]<br />
* [[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame]]<br />
* [[Beldame Stakes]]<br />
* [[August Belmont Jr.]]<br />
* [[Belmont Park]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External Links==<br />
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[[Category:1901 racehorse births]]<br />
[[Category:American racehorses]]<br />
[[Category:Racehorses trained in the United States]]<br />
[[Category:United States Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame inductees]]<br />
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