Pioneerof the Nile, Kentucky Derby runner-up and sire of American Pharoah, dead at 13

Mar 18, 2019 Brisnet.com

Pioneerof the Nile, who finished a distant second to Mine That Bird in the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1) but later sired 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, died unexpectedly Monday morning at the age of 13.

For further coverage, visit Brisnet.com.

(Photo courtesy of WinStar/PM Advertising/Jon Siegel)

  • Ticket Info

    Sign up for race updates and more

FOLLOW FOR UPDATES AND EXCLUSIVES

Missed something? Catch up on past Kentucky Derby news