Genuine Risk
| Genuine Risk | |
|---|---|
Genuine Risk before the 1980 Belmont Stakes | |
| Sire | Exclusive Native |
| Grandsire | Raise a Native |
| Dam | Virtuous |
| Damsire | Gallant Man |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | February 15, 1977 |
| Died | August 18, 2008 (aged 31) |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Sally Humphrey |
| Owner | Diana M. Firestone |
| Trainer | LeRoy Jolley |
| Record | 15:10-3-2 |
| Earnings | $646,587 |
| Major wins | |
| Demoiselle Stakes (1979) Tempted Stakes (1979) Ruffian Handicap (1980) American Classic Race wins: Kentucky Derby (1980) | |
| Awards | |
| U.S. Champion 3-Yr-Old Filly (1980) | |
| Honours | |
| U.S. Racing Hall of Fame (1986) #91 – Top 100 U.S. Racehorses of the 20th Century Genuine Risk Handicap at Belmont Park Genuine Risk has been ranked in the top ten female horses of the 20th century | |
| Last updated on 25 July 2006 | |
Genuine Risk (February 15, 1977 – August 18, 2008) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare best known for winning the 1980 Kentucky Derby.