Ogygian 1983 B H, Damascus – Gonfalon (Francis S)
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Old Friends Ogygian 1983 b h, Damascus – Gonfalon (Francis S) Barbara Livingston Ogygian has spent his life surrounded by legend. He is the last great son of Damascus, a Horse of the Year and the 16th ranking greatest Thoroughbred of the 20th century. He hails from the celebrated Tartan Farms and was trained by Jan Nerud, son of the great Dr. Fager’s trainer, John Nerud. During his career, the handsome bay was one of the top runners of his generation. As a 2-year-old, he was unbeaten in three starts, including a stunning 9-½ length victory over champion sprinter Groovy in the 1985 Belmont Futurity. As a 3-year old he vanquished the competition in the Riva Ridge Stakes and the Grade 1 Dwyer Stakes and Jerome Handicap. As a stallion standing at Claiborne Farms, Ogygia sired 23 stakes winners and 11 graded stakes winners. He is the damsire of Juvenile champion Johannesburg. Even his name is steeped in myth: Meaning of great antiquity or age, from the Greek Ogygos, Ogygian is the name of the remote island where Odysseus lives for seven years with the powerful Goddess Calypso in Homer’s Odyssey. Like Sunshine Forever and Creator, Ogygian stood at stud in Japan before being acquired by Old Friends through our associate at Narvick International, Megumi Igarashi. “He is hanging the charm against evil from his bridle,” Miss Igarashi informed us via email. “It’s violet, the holy color of Buddhism. Someone gave it to him long time ago.” The lucky amulet brought this champion safely home in August of 2005. If you would like a share in this horse, you may complete the form below. In return, you will receive an 8 ½ x 11 color photograph of Ogygian and a Share Certificate. Mail bottom of form and _________________________ check to: Name _________________________ I would like ______share(s) Old Friends Address in Ogygian @ $100 per 1841 Paynes Depot _________________________ share. Georgetown, KY 40324 Enclosed is my check for _________________________ $________________ Phone: 502-863-1775 Fax: 502-863-1776 _________________________ Phone Please make your check (tax www.oldfriendsequine.org _________________________ deductible) payable to: OLD email FRIENDS .