How Napoleon Solo is related to Secretariat after winning Preakness Stakes
Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes with a strong performance from start to finish, showcasing his pedigree and racing ability. He is a direct matrilineal descendant of Cinq a Sept, linking him to the famous 2-s family line of Secretariat. Though not heavily saturated with Secretariat's bloodline, Napoleon Solo's lineage includes notable ancestors like Scat Daddy and Liam's Map.
- ▪Napoleon Solo won the Preakness Stakes in under two minutes at Laurel Park due to Pimlico's ongoing renovations.
- ▪He is a direct matrilineal descendant of Cinq a Sept, part of the same 2-s family line that produced Secretariat.
- ▪His sire is Liam's Map, a standout in the 2015 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile, and his maternal grandfather is Scat Daddy.
- ▪Most modern thoroughbreds trace some lineage to Secretariat, and Napoleon Solo is no exception.
- ▪The race victory affirms his capability in distance racing despite prior questions about his endurance.
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