Price: $106.67
Watch as a fiery chestnut stallion with a striking white blaze gallops fiercely across the turf, leaving his four competitors trailing so far behind that they are practically non-existent in racing terms. The spectator with keen interest is none other than the man longing to purchase this magnificent creature – Eclipse.
Dennis O’Kelly, an adventurous rogue who amassed his wealth through gambling, also shares a notorious connection as the companion to the head lady of a famous London brothel. Although O’Kelly is destined to forever remain a pariah to the racing elite, his equine acquisition will ascend to unprecedented heights, becoming the undisputed, undefeated champion of his sport.
The legacy of Eclipse extends far down the bloodline. His direct male descendants include the legendary Secretariat and Barbaro, as well as all but three of the Kentucky Derby victors over the past half-century. His story is one of remarkable triumph and enduring influence. Read more to uncover the epic tale of Eclipse.