Tuscalee (foaled 1960) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse that competed in both flat racing and steeplechase events from 1962 through 1972 for owner and breeder Alfred H. Smith Sr.[1] The gelded son of Tuscany began his career racing on the flat with only modest success but as a steeplechase competitor became a National Champion in 1966 and finish his career having won more American steeplechase races than any horse in history.
As at 2018, Tuscalee's American record of 37 Steeplechase wins still stands.
He stood 15.3 hands (63 inches, 160 cm) in height, and ran for 9 years in total.
After winning a second time as a 4-year-old, he was switched to steeplechase racing under the care of trainer Leiter Aitcheson.
Tuscalee was inducted into United States Racing Hall of Fame in 2013.