History of Nebraska Tornado in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 28, 2024

Nebraska Tornado was a successful Thoroughbred racehorse who achieved notable victories in prestigious races like the Prix Melisande and Prix de Diane in 2003. Her most outstanding performance was winning the Prix du Moulin against a competitive international field. Despite not securing wins in 2004, she consistently placed high, earning third in both the Prix d'Astarte and Sun Chariot Stakes and fourth in the Queen Anne Stakes. After retiring from racing, Nebraska Tornado became a broodmare and produced multiple winning horses.

1964: Woozem's Birth

In 1964, Woozem, an ancestor of Nebraska Tornado's dam, Media Nox, was foaled. Woozem later went on to win the Demoiselle Stakes and became a successful broodmare.

1985: Storm Cat's Early Racing Career

In 1985, Storm Cat, Nebraska Tornado's sire, showcased his racing prowess by winning the Young America Stakes and finishing second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

1999: Storm Cat Becomes Leading Sire

In 1999, Storm Cat achieved the prestigious title of Leading sire in North America.

January 2000: Nebraska Tornado is Foaled

On January 2000, Nebraska Tornado was foaled in Kentucky.

2000: Nebraska Tornado Remains Unraced

In 2000, Nebraska Tornado did not participate in any races, indicating she was not yet ready to begin her racing career.

2000: Storm Cat's Continued Success as a Sire

In 2000, Storm Cat continued his dominance as a breeding stallion, once again securing the position of Leading sire in North America.

2002: Bright Sky's Prix de Diane Victory

In 2002, Bright Sky, a notable competitor who would later face Nebraska Tornado, emerged victorious in the Prix de Diane.

2003: Nebraska Tornado's Rise to Prominence

In 2003, Nebraska Tornado began her racing career, quickly establishing herself as a top-class performer by winning her first three races, including the Prix Melisande and Prix de Diane.

2003: Nebraska Tornado's International Classification Ranking

In 2003, Nebraska Tornado received a rating of 117 in the International Classification (the precursor to the World's Best Racehorse Rankings). This placed her as the 73rd best racehorse overall and the second best three-year-old filly.

2003: Nebraska Tornado Bypasses Breeders' Cup Mile

In 2003, despite expectations, Nebraska Tornado did not participate in the Breeders' Cup Mile, marking the end of her racing season.

2004: Nebraska Tornado's Final Racing Season

In 2004, Nebraska Tornado continued to race but did not secure any victories. She achieved notable placements, finishing third in both the Prix d'Astarte and the Sun Chariot Stakes and fourth in the Queen Anne Stakes.