Official voting for racing champions in the United States was inaugurated in 1936, and Apogee was the first official champion in the 2-year-old filly division. On paper, she was bred for speed and precocity, and that was what she delivered. She did not race after her juvenile season but was a successful broodmare.
Race record
9 starts, 3 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, US$35,940
1936:
Honors
American champion 2-year-old filly (1936)
As an individual
A bay filly, Apogee could set the pace or stalk it. She was determined in a drive.
As a producer
Apogee produced 14 named foals, of which 11 started and nine won. Her important foals are as follow:
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, Apogee was bred and owned by Hal Price Headley. She was trained by Duval Headley. She remained Hal Price Headley's property throughout her producing career. The last report of her is as “not covered” in 1957.
Pedigree notes
Apogee is outcrossed through five generations. She is a half sister to 1934 Schuylerville Stakes winner Uppermost (by Cohort), dam of 1944 Canadian champion 2-yer-old male and 1945 King’s Plate winner Uttermost (by Soleil du Midi) and Canadian stakes winners Sayoonara (by Sweepster) and Ascendant (by Filisteo). She is also a half sister to Firetop (by Man o’ War), dam of 1937 Widener Challenge Cup Handicap winner Columbiana (by Petee-Wrack) and stakes winner Red Vulcan (by Pompey); second dam of two-time American champion filly Doubledogdare and the good stakes winners Ocean Wave and Free America; and third dam of 1962 Canadian champion 3-year-old filly Flaming Page. In addition, Apogee is a half sister to to Scally (by Brown Prince II), dam of juvenile stakes winner Puchero (by Pot Au Feu), and to Maharanee (by Brown Prince II), dam of 1934 Alabama Stakes winner Hindu Queen (by Sickle) and multiple stakes winner Clarify (by Chatterton).
Apogee and her siblings are out of unraced Summit, a half sister to multiple claiming stakes winner How High (by Ultimus’s son High Time) and to Torque (by Collar), dam of 1929 Pimlico Oaks winner Altitude (by High Cloud). Summit is also a half sister to Herd Girl (by Colin), dam of 1935 American champion handicap mare Late Date (by Hourless) and Canadian stakes winner Clear Sky (by Sir Barton); second dam of 1945 Beldame Handicap winner War Date and 1956 San Fernando Stakes winner Beau Busher; and third dam of 1960 Longacres Mile winner Doctrinaire, 1963 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Journalist, and 1968 Comely Stakes winner and 1982 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Best in Show. In addition, Summit is a half sister to Dare Say (by Cudgel), third dam of 1953 Clark Handicap winner Chombro and 1954 Prioress Stakes winner Trisong.
Summit’s dam Torpenhow (by the good staying handicapper Torpoint) was imported into the United States in 1915 by Wickliffe Stud, later becoming the property of Elizabeth Daingerfield. Unplaced in seven juvenile starts, she is out of the winner Papola (by 1890 Doncaster Cup winner Tyrant).
Fun facts
Last updated: July 20, 2022
Race record
9 starts, 3 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, US$35,940
1936:
- Won Arlington Lassie Stakes (USA, 6FD, Arlington Park)
- Won Old Colony Stakes (USA, 5FD, Narragansett Park; new track record :59)
- Won Fashion Stakes (USA, 4.5FD, Belmont)
- 2nd Hyde Park Stakes (USA, 5.5FD, Arlington Park)
- 2nd Juvenile Stakes (USA, 5FD, Belmont)
- 3rd Arlington Futurity (USA, 6FD, Arlington Park)
Honors
American champion 2-year-old filly (1936)
As an individual
A bay filly, Apogee could set the pace or stalk it. She was determined in a drive.
As a producer
Apogee produced 14 named foals, of which 11 started and nine won. Her important foals are as follow:
- Perigee (1938, by Gallant Fox) placed second once from nine starts. She is the dam of the stakes-winning hurdler Syracuse Lad (by Brazado) and the second dam of 1959 Midwest Handicap winner Golden Notes, whose time in that race equaled the world record of 1:14-4/5 for 6½ furlongs on dirt.
- Flood Town (1942, by Johnstown) won the 1946 Carter Handicap and raced for 10 seasons.
- Spindrift (1943, by Johnstown) never raced but is the dam of multiple stakes winner Tonsina (by Buster)
- Lady Hamilton (1944, by War Admiral) was unplaced ion two starts. She is the second dam of 1962 Prix de Saint-Firmin winner Royal Dilemma and the third dam of Panamanian Group 2 winner El Grande.
- Acoma (1946, by Johnstown) won the 1948 Debutante Stakes at Churchill Downs. She is the dam of 1969 Derby Mexicano winner Decoma (by Determine), in turn the dam of Mexican Grade 3 winner Pupetta (by Hubbub). Acoma is also the third dam of 1975 San Antonio Stakes (USA-G1) winner Cheriepe and multiple Grade 3 winner High Steel.
- Sofarsogood (1952, by Revoked) won the 1954 Fashion Stakes. She is the dam of 1974 Sussex Stakes (ENG-G1) winner Ace of Aces (by Vaguely Noble), 1970 Discovery Handicap winner Burd Alane (by Sea-Bird), and 1959 National Stallion Stakes (Fillies) winner Great Shakes (by Mr. Trouble). She is also the third dam of 1989 Fantasy Stakes (USA-G1) winner Fantastic Look.
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, Apogee was bred and owned by Hal Price Headley. She was trained by Duval Headley. She remained Hal Price Headley's property throughout her producing career. The last report of her is as “not covered” in 1957.
Pedigree notes
Apogee is outcrossed through five generations. She is a half sister to 1934 Schuylerville Stakes winner Uppermost (by Cohort), dam of 1944 Canadian champion 2-yer-old male and 1945 King’s Plate winner Uttermost (by Soleil du Midi) and Canadian stakes winners Sayoonara (by Sweepster) and Ascendant (by Filisteo). She is also a half sister to Firetop (by Man o’ War), dam of 1937 Widener Challenge Cup Handicap winner Columbiana (by Petee-Wrack) and stakes winner Red Vulcan (by Pompey); second dam of two-time American champion filly Doubledogdare and the good stakes winners Ocean Wave and Free America; and third dam of 1962 Canadian champion 3-year-old filly Flaming Page. In addition, Apogee is a half sister to to Scally (by Brown Prince II), dam of juvenile stakes winner Puchero (by Pot Au Feu), and to Maharanee (by Brown Prince II), dam of 1934 Alabama Stakes winner Hindu Queen (by Sickle) and multiple stakes winner Clarify (by Chatterton).
Apogee and her siblings are out of unraced Summit, a half sister to multiple claiming stakes winner How High (by Ultimus’s son High Time) and to Torque (by Collar), dam of 1929 Pimlico Oaks winner Altitude (by High Cloud). Summit is also a half sister to Herd Girl (by Colin), dam of 1935 American champion handicap mare Late Date (by Hourless) and Canadian stakes winner Clear Sky (by Sir Barton); second dam of 1945 Beldame Handicap winner War Date and 1956 San Fernando Stakes winner Beau Busher; and third dam of 1960 Longacres Mile winner Doctrinaire, 1963 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes winner Journalist, and 1968 Comely Stakes winner and 1982 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Best in Show. In addition, Summit is a half sister to Dare Say (by Cudgel), third dam of 1953 Clark Handicap winner Chombro and 1954 Prioress Stakes winner Trisong.
Summit’s dam Torpenhow (by the good staying handicapper Torpoint) was imported into the United States in 1915 by Wickliffe Stud, later becoming the property of Elizabeth Daingerfield. Unplaced in seven juvenile starts, she is out of the winner Papola (by 1890 Doncaster Cup winner Tyrant).
Fun facts
- In astronomy, the apogee is the point at which a moon or other satellite is furthest from the body it orbits. “Apogee” can also be defined as the highest point of a development or achievement.
Last updated: July 20, 2022