Bimelech and HandlerWater color. 14.4 X 22 Bimelech was a Bay colt foaled in 1937. Died in 1966. By Black Toney-La Troienne, by Teddy. Owned by Col. E.R. Bradley of Lexington's Idle Hour Stock Farm and trained by William Hurley In the 1940 Derby Bimelech was much favored to win (he went off at 40 cents to the dollar), but lost the race. He retired with 11 wins and two seconds to show for 15 starts, and was named champion 3-year-old for 1940. | first | previous | next | last |
