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Real Quiet Tribute

Written by Ian Tapp | Sep 28, 2010 | 34 Comments

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Real Quiet, 1998 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, and champion 3-year-old colt, has died at age 15. Click here to read more.

The bay son of Quiet American (TrueNicks,SRO) came within a nose of winning the Triple Crown when beaten by Victory Gallop in the Belmont Stakes. Earlier in Real Quiet's career, trainer Bob Baffert nicknamed him "The Fish" because he was narrow-framed like an aquarium fish. Despite his shape, Real Quiet earned over $3 million on the racetrack, and won grade I events at ages 2, 3, and 4.

At stud, Real Quiet sired two-time Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I) winner and 2007 champion sprinter Midnight Lute (TrueNicks,SRO), multiple grade I winner Pussycat Doll, and grade I winner Wonder Lady Anne L. His current progeny earnings exceed $18 million. Real Quiet's sire Quiet American has no other major sons at stud, but is broodmare sire of Bernardini (TrueNicks,SRO), Congressionalhonor (TrueNicks,SRO), and Whywhywhy (TrueNicks,SRO).

Below are videos of some of Real Quiet's best races.

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34 Comments:

I'm so sad to hear about Real Quiet's death at such a young age. He was one of the first horses to generate my interest in horse racing. Many more have come since; but he was real special and came so close to the Triple Crown. Condolences to all his connections!

CURLINLOVER 28 Sep 2010 12:59 PM

He gave us a lot of good racing thrills!

Rachel 28 Sep 2010 1:19 PM

Much too young.....RIP Real Quiet.

Darla Burton 28 Sep 2010 1:35 PM

I am so sorry to hear of Real Quiet's passing. This horse had such a big heart. I remember reading when he was preparing for the Derby one morning and watching the other Derby' hopefuls he was standing on the side and after watching them train he let out a snort as if to say "hey, I can beat all of them". I loved Midnight Lute and his champion fillies. He should have been a Triple Crown Winner. I feel he was never given enough credit for his accomplishments. Will miss you. You were beautiful!

Lynnhurst 28 Sep 2010 1:51 PM

RIP. so sad when they are this young.

Blue Blue Sea 28 Sep 2010 1:55 PM

I attended the 1998 Belmont Stakes and was at the Finish Line when Real Quiet and Victory Gallop crossed the wire together. It was an incredible stretch run that electrified the crowd and one that I shall never forget. Real Quiet was a true rags-to-riches story who left us all too soon. He will be missed. RIP Real Quiet.

jlp9185 28 Sep 2010 2:06 PM

My jaw dropped when I read of Real Quiet's sudden passing. Much, much too soon. These magnificent creatures are so big, strong and powerful and yet so fragile at the same time.

I remember watching the KY Derby that year and Indian Charlie was the big horse from Baffert's barn... until the clubhouse turn. Then it was all about The Fish, as Baffert called him. Thank you Real Quiet, Bob Baffert & Mike Pegram for a thrilling Triple Crown campaign that was a nose from immortality.

You will be missed handsome boy.

Fuzzy Corgi 28 Sep 2010 2:45 PM

Wow! what a horse we was and sire. I loved Midnight Lute while he raced. RIP, Champ.

Ofelia 28 Sep 2010 2:52 PM

Love, love, love "the Fish." RIP.

Mel G. 28 Sep 2010 2:54 PM

Very sad. Handsome boy. We had a son of his who ran here in Vancouver, Quiet Cash. He was champion sprinter here a few years ago, now has some runners of his own. Real Quiet made the triple crown trail a real thrill that year, thanks buddy, have fun running with the other champions already up there.

Ange 28 Sep 2010 2:59 PM

RIP Real Quiet. For some reason it was your time to go and it hurts as you never got the recognition you really deserved. I was at your Preakness race and what a magnificient animal you were after seeing your Derby win I just knew you were going to be a Triple Crown winner, but 2 out of 3 is not bad, that is more than a lot of Derby trail winners did. Run with Barbaro at Rainbow Bridge.

lobieb 28 Sep 2010 3:01 PM

His Belmont was the last I attended. I was so depressed. He tried so hard and lost by so little. He will always be a Triple Crown winner to me. I do hope his son, Midnight Lute becomes a great stallion so that we shall never forget the little colt nicknamed "The Fish"!

RIP Real Quiet.

RGGC 28 Sep 2010 3:21 PM

R.I.P "the fish" you will be missed by millions

Maggie 28 Sep 2010 3:51 PM

Rest in Peace our dear friend....

Samantha 28 Sep 2010 4:03 PM

Very sad to hear about the loss of Real Quiet. RIP champ

Leanne 28 Sep 2010 4:35 PM

What a shock to see that the Fish is gone. Thanks for the vid recap. We need to appreciate the horses while they are with us.

On a lighter note, the Hollywood Gold Cup advert with Bob Baffert as Austin Powers was hilarious.

Go Bob!!!!!

Aluminaut 28 Sep 2010 4:36 PM

What a terible accident, and to lose such a remarkable Champion.. so very sorry.

Ragsy 28 Sep 2010 5:31 PM

Real Quiet, you will be sorely missed, and I will never forget you. Almost..almost...what might have been. How tragic that he's gone too soon.

Slew 28 Sep 2010 7:14 PM

I was shocked to hear about his passing. 15 is much too young. He was the best of his generation. His loss in the Belmont was heart breaking. So close.

Reds 28 Sep 2010 9:12 PM

Real Quiet was a terrific champion, coming out of nowhere to thrill the racing world. What a great ride he gave us in 1998, all the way down to the wire at Belmont. I can hear Tom Durkin's voice right now, when he shouted, "Real Quiet has taken the lead! He's coming to the eighth pole! Twenty years in the waiting, one furlong to go!" Even though the Belmont was denied, he was part of one of the most memorable races in Triple Crown history. RIP.

Dutch 28 Sep 2010 9:47 PM

Very sad to hear this. He was much too young and he was a brilliant horse with alot of heart. This has been a pretty miserable day in horse racing. I won't ever forget him.

Paula Higgins 28 Sep 2010 9:54 PM

To win the American Triple Crown is a very difficut thing to do but lose it in the closest of finishes as what happened to Real Quiet in his year must have been very hard for all concerned. Sorry to hear about his passing at 15.

John T 28 Sep 2010 10:03 PM

RIP beautiful boy, gone too soon to other pastures.

Sharon 28 Sep 2010 11:30 PM

RQ IS UP THERE WITH CRAZY HORSE NOW...LONG LIVE THE KING!!!...ty...

Bellwether 29 Sep 2010 3:07 AM

One of my all time favorites. The closest to winning the triple crown since it was last won. He saved me on Derby Day. I was down big time and loaded up on him and had the dollar trifecta along with VICTORY GALLOP & INDIAN CHARLIE. Still have the t-shirt.

Kige Kiger 29 Sep 2010 8:40 AM

I was shocked at the passing of Real Quiet. I was more shocked when I read the article explaining how he died. There seems to be some discrepancies. So sad. He was one of my favorites.

Saddle57 29 Sep 2010 9:51 AM

What a sad and shocking end to such a wonderful horse! He gave all of us horse lovers many thrills during his racing career! He always tried his heart out and did his best, win or lose. My condolences to his owners, friends and to Bob, who I am sure is very upset to hear the news... Has a complete autopsy been done? Maybe he had a heart attack or stroke which caused him to rear and fall... Such a freak thing! I will miss him and his future foals.

Linda Parker-Fedak 29 Sep 2010 1:09 PM

RIP, Fish

derbyfan 30 Sep 2010 3:17 PM

It is so difficult to lose a young horse from a freak accident. He had the heart of a champion, he never quit.

It was hard to see him lose the Belmont, fans have waited so long for another triple crown winner. I can only hope that with his many moves he was in the hands of people who gave him the respect and care he deserved. RIP great champion and thanks for all your thrilling races.

quarterhossgal 30 Sep 2010 4:02 PM

I was present when Real Quiet won his first stakes race at Churchill Downs on the Thanksgiving weekend before his Derby win. I was not smart enough to bet him, but one of my houseguests, a kid of 15 or so did. It was his first bet on a horse. I bet he still remembers. What a great sire he was and what a shame to lose him in such a weird accident!

Kyoldfashioned 30 Sep 2010 6:25 PM

You broke my heart again. First, I swore you would be Triple Crown Champ and now you're leaving so soon. You ran one of the most thrilling Triple Crown campaigns I have ever seen. I will look for you racing across the stars at night handsome.

My condolences to Real Quiet's connections. Thanks for giving us such a champ!

pegasus 30 Sep 2010 7:13 PM

I 've had the rare experience of seeing Real Quiet in the pasture at Penn Ridge Farms in Middletown Pa. ! The farm is a beautiful State of the Art facility , located just down the road from my Grandparents home on SR 441 . When I saw him , he looked happy and content, a be

autiful horse ! I'ts very sad to think of him gone ! He really tried his heart out ! He was the closest horse we've had lately to a Triple Crown winner , just the matter of a few inches :( Real Quite , you'll not be forgotten !

Pedigree Shelly 30 Sep 2010 9:50 PM

RIP the champ

who knew u better than my dad he used to care 4 u every day during your racing career you gave my family and dad so many great memories you will always be remembered champ

jose mancilla 06 Oct 2010 12:02 AM

I was so sad when I heard the news about Real Quiet. He was a great champion and tried so hard. He should have won the Triple Crown.

Real Quiet Fan 12 Oct 2010 1:45 AM

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