Do you like watching horse races? Do some of you may be even enjoy putting a few bucks on those racehorses? While I may not be a diehard race fan, one of my favorite parts of horse racing is listening to some of the, let’s be honest, crazy racehorse names these owners come up with.
From female to male, these names don’t discriminate, and these are 26 of our favorite. So whether you’re a Rags To Riches fan or a Flat Drunk, which is your favorite racehorse name?
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Here are 30 racehorse names so weird they’re epic!
(The photos of horses seen in this article are random and not the racehorses in question.)
Potoooooooo
According to Britannica, “This 18th-century horse got his unusual name either through a bit of misunderstanding or a bit of mischief. His owner asked the stable boy to write the horse’s name—Potatoes—on his stall door (or feed bin, depending on the tale). The boy diligently wrote “Pot” followed by “8 o’s.” The owner liked the name so much that the horse was registered with it.”
Winning Colors
Who runs the world (and the world of horse racing)? Girls! This filly was only one of three to ever win the Kentucky Derby!
Justify
The only American triple crown winner who has never lost a game! You definitely don’t have to justify this name!
Seattle Slew
Another triple crown winner and the 1977 racehorse of the year winner.
Count fleet
The sixth ever triple crown winner and 1943’s racehorse of the year winner!
Rags to Riches
Girl power! She was the first mare to ever win the Belmont stakes! Now, this is a racehorse name!
War Admiral
He was one of the most successful racehorses to win the triple crown. As a result, he also won 21 out of the 26 races he ran and was named 1937’s horse of the year.
Ghostzapper
The racehorse name may be weird, but this horse has earned over $3 million in winnings! Impressive!
Gallant Fox
At the age of 3, he won 9 out of his 10 races that year to become America’s second triple crown winner.
Commando
He is among the most famous of the racehorses to date! And as his racehorse name reveals, he just loves being free!
Lady’s Secret
Known as one of the best female racehorses, her racehorse name is true for many ladies.
ARRRRR
We have a feeling the owner of this horse either was a pirate or loved the idea of pirates. ARRRR, mateys?
Black Caviar
Known as one of the best to ever do it! He is undefeated in all 25 races! Furthermore, he was named world champion four years in a row; 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013! We wonder if his treat for all those wins was his racehorse name.
Genuine Risk
It’s a “genuine risk” to have underestimated this horse in the 80s! See what we did there?
Flying Fox
Not to be confused with Gallant Fox, he was known for being difficult and winning the triple crown.
Citation
He was the first racehorse to ever reach a million dollars in winnings and once one 16 races in a row! Amazing! We are guessing his name is Citation because he runs so fast, he’s breaking the law!
Lava Man
Where do they come up with these names? This horse won 17 races in his life!
I’ll Have Another
He won’t the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness in 2012!
And here are a few more interestingly named racehorses!
Where’s The Beef
The owner of this racehorse must be a mega Wendy’s fan. Who else remembers this epic commercial?
Lawyer Ron
Shout out to all the lawyers, named Ron!
Bodacious Tatas
Well, this has got to be one of the weirdest racehorse names. Do you agree?
Game on Dude
We imagine this is what this horse shouts at all his opponents at the starting line.
Blushing Groom
How many of you were once a Blushing Groom?
You’re My Boy Blue
We wonder if the horse that donned this name actually resembles Will Ferrell.
Covfefe
Okay, we all know where this name came from. It seems like Covfefe’s owner got a little inspiration from a tweet by a certain former U.S. president.
Hoof Hearted
If you laughed at this, you may have been called “immature” once or twice in your lifetime.
Passing Wind
Hey, at least it wasn’t passing… Okay, maybe I’m the immature one.
Odor in the Court
This horse brought the justice… and the stink!
Flat Drunk
A show of hands, how many people were “flat drunk” this weekend?
Flat Fleet Feet
As someone with flat feet, we understand this horse’s pain!
Where do you think the inspiration for some of these names came from? If you owned a racehorse, what would you name it?