- Born
- Afleet Alex was born in 2002 in Florida, USA.
- In 2005, finished 3rd in Kentucky Derby; won the Preakness and Belmont stakes.
- In the Preakness Stakes on 21 May 2005, at the top of the homestretch, one of his front hoofs clipped the rear hoof of another horse, causing Alex to stumble badly. He regained his footing and won the race by 4¾ lengths. This performance by "Alex the Great" was ranked #12 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Most Awesome Sports Moments (of the last 15 years)". [17 July 2005 issue]
- A great-great-great grandson of Native Dancer through his sire.
- Descendant of Nashua through both of his parents: a great-great-great grandson through his sire, and a great-great-great-great grandson through his dam.
- A great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandson of 'Man o' War' through his dam.
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