Nellie L.

American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse

Nellie L.

Sire| Blenheim
Grandsire| Blandford
Dam| Nellie Flag
Damsire| American Flag
Sex| Filly
Foaled| 1940
Country| United States
Colour| Bay
Breeder| Calumet Farm
Owner| Calumet Farm
Trainer| Ben A. Jones
Earnings| US$20,295
Major wins
Kentucky Oaks (1943)
Acorn Stakes (1943)

Nellie L. (foaled 1940 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse bred and raced by Calumet Farm. She was sired by Blenheim and out of the mare Nellie Flag.[1]

Trained by Ben Jones, in 1943 Nellie L. won the Kentucky Oaks[2] and Acorn Stakes,[3] two of the most important races for her age group.

## References[edit]

1. ^ Nelli L.'s pedigree
2. ^ New York Times - May 9, 1943
3. ^ New York Times - May 20, 1943