Henny Hughes is owned by Zabeel Racing International and was originally trained by Patrick Biancone but was later transferred to Kiaran McLaughlin.
He has been ridden by Gary Stevens, Edgar Prado, Joe Bravo, and John Velazquez.
Henny Hughes is the son of Hennessy out of the mare Meadow Flyer.
His pedigree includes such notable horses as Secretariat and Bold Ruler.
It was announced on November 6, 2006, that Henny Hughes would not race as a four-year-old and would be retired to stud.