Bubbling Over (1923–1938) was an American

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and

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, best known for winning the

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, Bubbling Over was sired by English stakes winner

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out of the mare Beaming Beauty, who in turn was sired by

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winner

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. He was owned by Colonel Bradley of

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Racing career

Bubbling Over was never out of the money in 13 starts. In a year when the

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was run before the

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(May 10 and May 15, respectively), Bubbling Over, who did not enter the 1926 Preakness Stakes, won the

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Retirement

Upon retirement, Bubbling Over was very successful not only as a sire but as a broodmare sire. Among his progeny were

winner Burgoo King; Baby League, dam of Striking, 1961 Broodmare of the Year;

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, dam of

winner Hill Prince; and stakes winner Biologist. Baby League was also the dam of Busher, a filly who was the 1945 Horse of the Year. Bubbling Over died in 1938 and is buried at

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.''Hartford Courant'' – June 3, 1938 article titled "Bubbling Over, 1926 Derby Winner, Found Dead in Stall"
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Pedigree

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Pedigree & Partial Stats

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