Bel Sheba
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
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Bel Sheba (January 29, 1970 – 1995) was an American thoroughbred racehorse. She was sired by the middle-distance stallion Lt. Stevens, out of Belthazar, daughter of the great War Admiral.
| Bel Sheba | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Lt. Stevens |
| Grandsire | Nantallah |
| Dam | Belthazar |
| Damsire | War Admiral |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 1970 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | Preston W. Madden |
| Owner | Preston W. Madden |
| Trainer | Alfred P. Smithwick |
| Record | 22: 5-3-2 |
| Earnings | $34,031 |
Bel Sheba raced 22 times and was trained by Hall of Fame jockey and trainer A. P. (Paddy) Smithwick. Her most notable race result was a third in the 1972 Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
As a broodmare, however, she was more productive. Retired to Hamburg Place Farm, she is best known as the dam of Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner Alysheba.