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The Green Monkey (February 4, 2004 – May 2018) was an
American Thoroughbred racehorse. A descendant of both Northern Dancer and
Secretariat, the Green Monkey was sold in 2006 as two-year old colt for the highest price ever paid (current to
2018) at auction for a thoroughbred - $16,000,000.
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The colt’s new owners gave him the name because of
their connections with the Green Monkey golf course in Barbados, named after
the island’s green monkeys.
The Green Monkey was officially retired February 12,
2008 after failing to break his maiden (win) in three career starts.
The Green Monkey was not a success as a stallion. His
best progeny include 2015 Panama Triple Crown winner Monkey Business, and
North American black-type winners Kinz Funky Munky and Green Doctor.
The Green Monkey was euthanized in May 2018 due to
laminitis.
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