Domino -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Over the years many horses have called Mt. Brilliant home, but none so great as the legendary Domino. This distinguished foundation sire was born and laid to rest amid the beautiful surroundings of this tranquil farm. Domino is best known for being the only horse to be the leading money-winner in his first year of racing. Owner James Keene immortalized Domino in his epitaph as "the fleetest of runners the American Turf has ever known and one of the gamest and most generous of horses."

   Domino Facts -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Owner: James R. & Foxhall P. Keene
Breeder: Major Barak G.Thomas
State Bred: KY
Winnings: 25 Starts: 19 - 2 - 1, $193,550

Race Record
At 2: won - Great Eclipse S., Belmont Futurity S., Great American S., Great Trial S., Hyde Park S., Matron S., Produce S.
At 3: Withers S., Flying S., Culver S., Ocean H., Third Special.

At 4: Coney Island H., Sheepshead Bay S., 2nd Coney Island Fall H.(133 lbs., conceding 24 lbs to the winner)

Champion 2yo Colt (1893). Won Flying Stakes with 130 lbs & set New Track Record. "The Black Whirlwind" was considered the fastest horse at sprints in his time. Post-humous HOY 1893. He passed his incredible speed onto his offspring and his name is the foundation of many great racehorses and producers. He died on 29 July 1897 from spinal meningitis.