Nearctic (horse)
Canadian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Nearctic (February 11, 1954 – July 27, 1973) was a Canadian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse. He had his most successful season in racing at 4 years old, when he won nine races. Nearctic was retired to stand at stud at Windfields Farm in Canada where he became father of a Kentucky Derby winner and the Northern Dancer. He died at age 19 on July 27, 1973.
