Kissin George
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KISSIN GEORGE. Kissin George was Americas premier sprinter of the late 1960s and although he lost to Dr Fager on two occasions when stretching beyond his preferred six furlong distance there was no question to his dominance at the sprints. Kissin george born 1963 was a chesnut by slamruler out of a Head Play mare called Nothead.Kissin George had a double career the first of these his main years 1963 to 1969 and was retired.the second part of his racing life began in 1973 at the age of ten and finished at the end of 1974 age eleven. career 1.1966-1969 his record was as good as any horse to grace the dirt. 1966 age 3 he had 2 starts and won both for earnings of $6,875. 1967 age 4 he had 8 starts winning 7 and coming 2nd once for $65,200. 1968 age 5 he had 12 starts with 6 wins and 3 places for $111,812. 1969 age 6 he had 8 starts with 4 wins and 2 places for $62,650. 1970 retired. 1971 ditto 1972 ditto 1973 age 10 he had 18 starts 2 wins 5 places and 2 shows for $11,480. 1974 age 11 he had 14 starts 5 wins 4 places and 1 show for $13,383. It was so sad for such a great sprinter to be brought back in to racing after having won so much money for his owners and getting them and the trainer so much respect it was just a shame the respect did not cut both ways. RACE CAREER 1966-1969.
RACE 1. was on the 6th july 1966 at HOL.6-FURLONGS. 1ST Kissin George from barrier 2 he beat Bart Star by 1-1/4 lengths in a time of 1-10.40. Bart Star had led the early fractions of 22.20,45.40,and 57.60.
RACE 2. was on july 23rd 1966 at HOL.6-FURLONGS. 1st Kissin George from barrier 6 he beat Galanomad by 5 lengths in a time of 1-10.00 breaking alertly and moving away without any need for urging and led all fractions.22.40,45.60,and 57.80.
