Nellie L. (foaled 1940 in Kentucky) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse bred and raced by Calumet Farm. She was sired by Blenheim and out of the mare Nellie Flag.[1]
| Nellie L. | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Blenheim |
| Grandsire | Blandford |
| Dam | Nellie Flag |
| Damsire | American Flag |
| Sex | Filly |
| Foaled | 1940 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Calumet Farm |
| Owner | Calumet Farm |
| Trainer | Ben A. Jones |
| Earnings | US$20,295 |
| Major wins | |
| Kentucky Oaks (1943) Acorn Stakes (1943) | |
Trained by Ben Jones, in 1943 Nellie L. won the Kentucky Oaks[2] and Acorn Stakes,[3] two of the most important races for her age group.