The Parader was a bay horse bred by the Belle Meade Stud of Nashville, Tennessee.
He was sired by Longstreet, the leading American racehorse of 1891[1] out of a mare named Pretence.
[2] He was owned by Richard T. Wilson, Jr., President of the Saratoga Race Course.
In the Preakness, The Parader was given an indifferent ride, but produced a strong finish to win easily.
His racing career ended in 1902 due to severe laminitis.