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Career History
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IRON LIEGE
(b.c. 1954, Bull Lea -- Iron Maiden x War Admiral )
Classic participant in: 1957

Notes: Sent to France at 5, sent to Japan at 12.

IMPORTANT VICTORIES & PLACINGS: ~~~ Complete ~~~

Finish Race Name
1stKENTUCKY DERBY
1stJersey Derby
1stSheridan H.
1stLaurance Armour Memorial H.
1stMcLennan H.
2ndFountain of Youth S.
2ndRoyal Poinciana H.
2ndRoyal Palm H.
2ndWidener H.
2ndPREAKNESS STAKES
2ndClang H.
2ndArlington Classic
2ndAmerican Derby
3rdFlamingo S.
3rdFlamingo S.
3rdFlorida Derby
3rdEverglades S.
3rdCamden H.


IMPORTANT OFFSPRING: ~complete~

Name Sex, DOB, Pedigree Highlights
ADJAR (GB)br.c., 1961 IRON LIEGE -- Janiari (FR) x Djebel (FR)In France: Prix Perth
BLUE KABUTO (JPN)br.c., 1969 IRON LIEGE -- Hoshi Kabuto (JPN) x Turk's Reliance (FR)In Japan: Shiwasu Tokubetsu, Utsunomiya Kinen
CORDUROY (FR)b.c., 1962 IRON LIEGE -- Imberline (FR) x Ocarina (FR)In France: Prix Lagrange
EINS (JPN)b.f., 1966 IRON LIEGE -- Agala (FR) x Arbar (FR)In Japan: Sango Sho, Kannazuki Sho
ERIMO ROYAL (JPN)br.c., 1970 IRON LIEGE -- Gin Kan (JPN) x Wallaby (FR)In Japan: Chukyo Jump S., Kyoto Jump S. (twice), Hanshin Jump S.
HIKARU KAMATA (JPN)b.f., 1967 IRON LIEGE -- Corandia (GB) x Auriban (FR)In Japan: Kigiku Sho
ICHI WEALTH (JPN)b.c., 1963 IRON LIEGE -- Flattery (FR) x Auriban (FR)In Japan: Shorai Tokubetsu, Shirakawa Tokubetsu, Utsunomiya Kinen, Hochi All Star Cup, Kim Pai
KANETSU DENKO (JPN)b.c., 1971 IRON LIEGE -- Kanetsuno Hana (JPN) x Hakuryo (JPN)In Japan: Chokyori Tokubetsu, Shirafui Sho, Gentei Sho, Keyaki Tokubetsu, Matsushima S.
NASUNO KAZAN (JPN)b.c., 1969 IRON LIEGE -- Yoga (ARG) x The Yuvaraj (GB)In Japan: Nihonkai Tokubetsu, Thoroughbreds Daishoten, Kanazawa S.
NASUNO MELODY (JPN)b.f., 1970 IRON LIEGE -- Yoga (ARG) x The Yuvarij (GB)In Japan: Flower Cup
NISSHO LIEGE (JPN)b.c., 1972 IRON LIEGE -- Miss Mark Two (JPN) x Indiana (GB)In Japan: Takasaki Daishoten
SHOFU THEFT (JPN)b.c., 1972 IRON LIEGE -- Sweet Dore (JPN) x Val Dore (IRE)In Japan: Yomiuri Hai Saikai Sho
STAMFORD (JPN)b.c., 1971 IRON LIEGE -- Sayjune (GB) x Tamerlane (GB)In Japan: Akan Tokubetsu, Toji Tokubetsu, JRA Rihicho Sho
STRONG EIGHT (JPN)b.c., 1969 IRON LIEGE -- Strongwind (ARG) x Scratch (FR)In Japan: Arima Kinen, American Jockey Club Cup, Nauro Kinen, June H. Fukushima TV Hai, Chokyori Tokubetsu
TAIHO HERO (JPN)br.c., 1972 IRON LIEGE -- Ruy Jikune (JPN) x Vimy (FR)In Japan: Meguro Kinen, Naruo Kinen, Sapporo Kinen, Daisetsu Handicap, Warabi Sho, Armelia Sho
TAKARA LIEGE (JPN)b.c., 1970 IRON LIEGE -- Takara Hime (JPN) x Hikaru Meiji (JPN)In Japan: Yabakei Sho
TARGET (JPN)b.c., 1970 IRON LIEGE -- Blue Zircon (JPN) x China Rock (GB)In Japan: Himekomatsu Sho
TOKINO OSHIN (JPN)br.c., 1971 IRON LIEGE -- Uranus (JPN) x Tiepolo (ITY)In Japan: Lilac Sho


IMPORTANT OFFSPRING OF HIS DAUGHTERS: ~complete~

Name Sex, DOB, Pedigree Highlights
ABARIS (FR)br.f., 1969 Abdos (FR) -- Carinis (FR) x IRON LIEGEIn Norway: Norsk Derby
ALANDO (FR)ch.c., 1969 Marino (FR) -- Annovka (FR) x IRON LIEGEIn France: Grand Prix de Clairefontaine
ALVEDAS (FR)b.c., 1970 Abdos (FR) -- Sweet Pea (FR) x IRON LIEGEIn France: Prix Daphnis
ESCLAVO (FR)br.c., 1976 Viceregal -- Esclave (FR) x IRON LIEGEIn Germany: CHAMPION 2yo Colt, Preis des Winterfavoriten, Grosser Kaufhof Preis; In Italy: Premio Chiusura, Premio Vittorio di Capua
EXPERTE (GER)b.c., 1969 Hodell (FR) -- Esclave (FR) x IRON LIEGEIn Germany: CHAMPION 2yo Colt, Preis des Winterfavoriten, Grosser Preis Von Dortmund
HORSEMEN HOPE (JPN)ch.c., 1973 Moutiers (FR) -- Hikaru Kamata (JPN) x IRON LIEGEIn Japan: Nihon Keizai Shinshun Hai, Toyota Sho Chukyo Kinen, Santa Clause H., Shiwasu Tokubetsu
HOSPITALITY (JPN)br.c., 1979 Tudenham (IRE) -- Toko Popo (JPN) x IRON LIEGEIn Japan: R.F. Radio Nippon Sho St. Lite Kinen, Autumn Sprint S., Haneda Hai, Kuroshio Hai, Keihin Hai, Seiun Sho
IMYAR (IRE)b.c., 1979 Labus (FR) -- Iroma (FR) x IRON LIEGEIn France: Prix Exbury, Prix de Courcelles
KEY LARGO (FR)b.c., 1966 Devon (FR) -- Gardenia (FR) x IRON LIEGEBlack type winner
MIYAKO MELD (JPN)b.c., 1972 Romulus (GB) -- Hikaru Kamata (JPN) x IRON LIEGEIn Japan: Doshin Hai, Kintei Sho, Times Hai, Ginrei S., Kadomatsu Sho, Shoto Todubetsu, Wakatake Sho
NISSHO KING (JPN)ch.c., 1975 Moutiers (FR) -- Hikaru Kamata (JPN) x IRON LIEGEIn Japan: Kumohata Kinen, Zao S., Takayu Tokubetsu
PERELLOb.c., 1974 Crepello (GB) -- Caballeria x IRON LIEGEIn France: Criterium de Maisons-Faffitte
STATE JAGUAR (JPN)b.c., 1981 Sunshine Boy (JPN) -- Senzoku Chikara (JPN) x IRON LIEGEIn Japan: Sankei Osaka Hai, Tokai Gold Cup, Gold Soha, Kuroshio Hai, Keihn Hai
TAKENO HANAMI (JPN)br.f., 1982 Hard to Beat (IRE) -- Hikaru Kamata (JPN) x IRON LIEGEIn Japan: Rose S., Shikotsuko Tokubetsu
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