Thoroughbred Name Guide
Sire or dam’s name often incorporated into foal’s name
Limit of 18 characters
May not consist of initials only
May not end in horse related term (ex. "filly", "colt", "mare", etc.)
May not be used if easily confused with name of previously named horse
May not consist of numbers (unless spelled out)
No numeral designations ("II", "3rd", etc.)
Prefixes prohibited
Names of living persons may not be used w/o written permission
Names of deceased famous persons may not be used unless approval granted by Jockey Club
Names of deceased "notorious" people may not be used
Names of racetracks or stakes races not allowed
Names w/ commercial significance not allowed
Copyrighted material (ex. names of books, movies, etc.) not allowed
Suggestive or obscene names not allowed
Names currently in use not allowed
Names that have been designated "permanent names" (means they can’t be used again after the horse has died, often used for famous horses such a Secretariat) or names similar in spelling or pronunciation may not be used
Limit of 18 characters
May not consist of initials only
May not end in horse related term (ex. "filly", "colt", "mare", etc.)
May not be used if easily confused with name of previously named horse
May not consist of numbers (unless spelled out)
No numeral designations ("II", "3rd", etc.)
Prefixes prohibited
Names of living persons may not be used w/o written permission
Names of deceased famous persons may not be used unless approval granted by Jockey Club
Names of deceased "notorious" people may not be used
Names of racetracks or stakes races not allowed
Names w/ commercial significance not allowed
Copyrighted material (ex. names of books, movies, etc.) not allowed
Suggestive or obscene names not allowed
Names currently in use not allowed
Names that have been designated "permanent names" (means they can’t be used again after the horse has died, often used for famous horses such a Secretariat) or names similar in spelling or pronunciation may not be used