Kentucky Gold (foaled 14 February 1973) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who was sold for a world-record $625,000 ($3.9 million inflation adjusted) in 1974.
Having been sired by Raise A Native out of the mare Gold Digger he was a full-brother to Mr.
[2] At the Keeneland Sales in July 1974 the yearling was sold for a then world-recond price of $625,000, with Mr & Mrs W Gilroy of Chicago winning the auction.
After finishing third at Hollywood Park Racetrack on his debut in a maiden race in April he finished unplaced in two similar events at the same track before winning a maiden at Delaware Park on August 15.
[6] Kentucky Gold was retired from racing to become a breeding stallion.