Another great and talented racehorse that I became a fan of. Was the champion sprinter named "Housebuster". I use to love watch Housebuster race. The speedy and determined son of Mt. Livermore. Use to show blazing speed from the starting gate. Then keep very aggressive fighting with and antagonizing his opponents to the end of the race. That can explain why Housebuster was voted champion Sprinter in the United States 2 consecutive years 1990 and 1991. I got the fun experience of being around this great racehorse a little bit. As a good friend of mine Joe was the final groom to look after Housebuster in his great career. Housebuster apeared to be a kind and very relaxed gentleman off of the racetrack. Sadly Housebuster was badly injured in the running of the 1991 running of the Breeders Cup Sprint. Becasue of the substained inury. It ended Housebuster's amazing career. I can only assume that Hall of Jockey Craig Perret enjoyed and loved to ride this great racehorse! Trainer Warren A. (Jimmy) Croll Jr. did a wonderful job developing and directing Housbuster, to a "Hall of Fame" career!!!
Sire Mt. Livermore
Grandsire Blushing Groom
Dam Big Dreams
Damsire Great Above
Sex Stallion
Foaled 1987
Country United States
Color Dark Brown
Breeder Blanche P. Levy & Murphy Stable
Owner Robert P. Levy
Trainer Ronald L. Benshoff
Warren A. Croll Jr.
Record 22: 15-2-1
Earnings $1,229,696
Major Wins
Morven Stakes (1989)
Hutcheson Stakes (1990)
Jerome Handicap (1990)
Withers Stakes (1990)
Lafayette Stakes (1990)
Derby Trial (1990)
King's Bishop Stakes (1990)
Spectacular Bid Stakes (1990)
Swale Stakes (1990)
Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash Stakes (1991)
Carter Handicap (1991)
Vosburgh Stakes (1991)
Forego Handicap (1991)
Awards
American Champion Sprint Horse
(1990, 1991)
Honors
United States Racing Hall of Fame (2013)
1991 Carter Stakes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdzDs37UgNA
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