Here Are 30 Racehorse Names That are Weirdly Epic

Sara Vallone

3 years ago

Do you like watching horse races? Do some of you may be even enjoy putting a few bucks on those racehorses? While I may not be a diehard race fan, one of my favorite parts of horse racing is listening to some of the, let’s be honest, crazy racehorse names these owners come up with.

From female to male, these names don’t discriminate, and these are 26 of our favorite. So whether you’re a Rags To Riches fan or a Flat Drunk, which is your favorite racehorse name?

Here are 30 racehorse names so weird they’re epic!

(The photos of horses seen in this article are random and not the racehorses in question.)

Potoooooooo

According to Britannica, “This 18th-century horse got his unusual name either through a bit of misunderstanding or a bit of mischief. His owner asked the stable boy to write the horse’s name—Potatoes—on his stall door (or feed bin, depending on the tale). The boy diligently wrote “Pot” followed by “8 o’s.” The owner liked the name so much that the horse was registered with it.”

Winning Colors

Who runs the world (and the world of horse racing)? Girls! This filly was only one of three to ever win the Kentucky Derby!

Justify

The only American triple crown winner who has never lost a game! You definitely don’t have to justify this name!

Seattle Slew

Another triple crown winner and the 1977 racehorse of the year winner.

Count fleet

The sixth ever triple crown winner and 1943’s racehorse of the year winner!

Rags to Riches

Girl power! She was the first mare to ever win the Belmont stakes! Now, this is a racehorse name!

War Admiral

He was one of the most successful racehorses to win the triple crown. As a result, he also won 21 out of the 26 races he ran and was named 1937’s horse of the year.

Ghostzapper

The racehorse name may be weird, but this horse has earned over $3 million in winnings! Impressive!

Gallant Fox

At the age of 3, he won 9 out of his 10 races that year to become America’s second triple crown winner.

Commando

He is among the most famous of the racehorses to date! And as his racehorse name reveals, he just loves being free!

Lady’s Secret

Known as one of the best female racehorses, her racehorse name is true for many ladies.

ARRRRR

We have a feeling the owner of this horse either was a pirate or loved the idea of pirates. ARRRR, mateys?

Black Caviar

Known as one of the best to ever do it! He is undefeated in all 25 races! Furthermore, he was named world champion four years in a row; 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013! We wonder if his treat for all those wins was his racehorse name.

Genuine Risk

It’s a “genuine risk” to have underestimated this horse in the 80s! See what we did there?

Flying Fox

Not to be confused with Gallant Fox, he was known for being difficult and winning the triple crown.

Citation

He was the first racehorse to ever reach a million dollars in winnings and once one 16 races in a row! Amazing! We are guessing his name is Citation because he runs so fast, he’s breaking the law!