Axworthy (1892–1917) was an American

Standardbred The Standardbred is an American horse breed best known for its ability in harness racing where they compete at either a trot or pace. Developed in North America, the Standardbred is recognized worldwide, and the breed can trace its bloodline ...

horse. A descendant of

Hambletonian 10 Hambletonian 10, or Rysdyk's Hambletonian (May 5, 1849 – March 27, 1876), was an American trotter and a founding sire of the Standardbred horse breed. The stallion was born in Sugar Loaf, New York, on 5 May 1849. Hambletonian has been induct ...

, he is considered one of the most important sires in the development of the modern Standardbred breed.

History

Axworthy created a bloodline in the making of the American Standardbred through the Hambletonian 10 offspring

George Wilkes George Wilkes (1817 – September 23, 1885) was an American journalist and newspaper editor. A native of New York State, he became a journalist and after losing a libel case was imprisoned in New York City's jail; he wrote a pamphlet on th ...

. Axworthy was bred by A B Darling, New York at the stud at Terre Haute, Indiana at the stock farm of W P Ijams. He was developed first by Budd Doble at Terra Haute and when three-years-old by John Young, Kentucky. In 1896 Axworthy was bought by John H Shults, Brooklyn, New York at an auction in Madison Square Garden, New York. From there he was sent to Parkville Farms. Ones more in the sale ring 1906 he was sold to William Simpson and sent to Lexington, Kentucky. Axworthy was a tall studhorse of impressive conformation, with a grand slashing stroke. He was of a light chestnut color. Gait and early speed was transmitted to his offspring. pedigree: Axtell - William L. - George Wilkes - Hambletonian.
pedigree: Marguerite by Kentucky Prince - Young Daisy by Strideaway - Daisy. *Axworthy **Guy Axworthy ***Guy Abbey ****

Greyhound The English Greyhound, or simply the Greyhound, is a dog breed, breed of dog, a sighthound which has been bred for coursing, greyhound racing and hunting. Some are kept as show dogs or pets. Greyhounds are defined as a tall, muscular, smooth-c ...

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References

{{Reflist American Standardbred racehorses 1892 racehorse births 1917 racehorse deaths United States Harness Racing Hall of Fame inductees