Rough'n Tumble (foaled in 1948) was an American

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racehorse who won the

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and became what Bloodhorse called "one of the most successful stallions in

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breeding history." Rough'n Tumble was purchased privately for less than $5000 by Frances Genter, who entrusted his race conditioning to trainer Melvin Calvert. As a two-year-old, Rough'n Tumble won the Primer Stakes at

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and at three, he captured the most important race for his age group in

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: the Santa Anita Derby.

Stud record

Among Rough'n Tumble's best progeny were Dr. Fager (b. 1964), a U.S. Racing Hall of Fame millionaire; My Dear Girl (b. 1957), the 1959

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; plus multiple stakes winners Conestoga, Flag Raiser, Ruffled Feathers, and Yes You Will.

Pedigree

References

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