Alysheba

Alysheba was an American Thoroughbred racehorse foaled in 1984 in Kentucky. He was sired by Alydar, out of Bel Sheba, and developed into a top-class runner under the care of trainer Jack Van Berg. He was ridden by jockey Chris McCarron during his most celebrated performances.

As a three-year-old, Alysheba emerged as one of the leading classic-distance contenders of his era. He won the Kentucky Derby in 1987 and captured the Preakness Stakes the same year, establishing himself as a standout of the spring racing season. He continued to compete at the highest level and added another major victory by winning the 1988 Breeders’ Cup Classic, one of the sport’s most prestigious end-of-year races.

Following his racing career, Alysheba stood at stud in Kentucky and later at other breeding farms. He sired several stakes winners and contributed to the sport’s bloodlines through his offspring, maintaining a presence in racing beyond his on-track achievements.

Alysheba died in 2009 at about 25 years of age. His legacy endures in the history of late-1980s American racing, both through his classic-era performances and through the progeny he produced, which helped carry forward the influence of his renowned sire line.