Papa Clem
| Papa Clem | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Smart Strike |
| Grandsire | Mr. Prospector |
| Dam | Miss Houdini |
| Damsire | Belong To Me |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | February 13, 2006 Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 2025 (aged 19) Turkey |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Bo Hirsch |
| Owner | Resat Akkan |
| Trainer | Gary Stute |
| Record | 13: 3-2-2 |
| Earnings | US$1,121,190 |
| Major wins | |
| Arkansas Derby (2009) San Fernando Stakes (2010) | |
Papa Clem (February 13, 2006 – February 2025) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who was a contender for the 2009 U.S. Triple Crown. Papa Clem was bred and raced by Bo Hirsch who named the Southern California-based colt for his late father, Clement Hirsch, a respected Thoroughbred owner/breeder and a co-founder of the Oak Tree Racing Association. Clement Hirsch's grandchildren all called him "Papa Clem."