Overview
Polynesian (March 8, 1942 – December 29, 1959) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.
Background
He was owned by Gertrude T. Widener, of the prominent Widener family of Philadelphia, and bred by her father-in-law Joseph E. Widener at his Elmendorf Farm in Lexington, Kentucky. He was trained by Morris H. Dixon.
Racing career
1944: two-year-old season
At age two, Polynesian lost his first three races, then bucked his shins.
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