Who Am I ???

*I am a member of the Hall of Fame and was a Horse of the Year in my home country. *My father was an Irishman, my grandfathers were French and American, and I was none of these. *I set a world record in the United States that still stands today. *I was a winner in more than half of my 23 races, although many remember me for my 2nd place finishes. *I could win on turf or dirt, but I was best on the lawn. *I was best at extended distances, but I was talented enough to be undefeated as a juvenile. *I achieved something great in my native land that only six other horses have ever done. *My brother ended a Triple Crown quest in America. *I finished 2nd in my only Breeders' Cup attempt, but I am proud to say, my grandson did me one better. *My breeding career has taken me to the Bluegrass State and then across the pond to the UK. *As a sire, I have been a success, fathering champions on both sides of the Atlantic, and like me, horses that could run on dirt or turf. You should know by now … Who Am I ???