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Racehorses have a long-standing tradition of bearing peculiar, whimsical, and outright hilarious names.
While owners often engage in naming their racehorses with a touch of humor, sometimes they surpass expectations, resulting in names that tickle your funny bone.
We have found the 12 funniest racehorse names that will surely leave you chuckling.
Whether you’re a dedicated fan of the sport or just a passerby looking for a laugh, these names will take you on a comical ride around the racetrack.
Get ready to dive into the world of horse racing like never before, where the humor is just as exhilarating as the races themselves!
Hoof Hearted
On paper, Hoof Hearted appears to be a wholesome name. However, once you say it aloud quickly a few times you will realize a prankster came up with this name.
There have actually been more than one Thoroughbred to go by this clever name including a Canadian-bred mare born in 1981 and a South African gelding born in 2003. The Canadian mare had a respectable career, taking home nine wins in her career.
While the South African-bred horse didn’t leave a lasting impression on the racetrack, his name is certainly one to remember.
Potoooooooo
No, that is not a typo, this legendary racehorse’s name was really Potoooooooo. The 18th-century racehorse was originally known as Potatoes. However, when his owner asked the stable boy to write the horse’s name, Potatoes, on his stall, the boy instead wrote Potoooooooo.
The owner found this highly entertaining and decided to use the boy’s interpretation of Potatoes for the registry. Out of the legendary racehorse Eclipse, Potoooooooo won over 30 races during his career, beating some of the greatest Thoroughbreds of his time.
His name was eventually shortened to Pot8os, which saved everyone the hassle of counting out eight ‘o’s every time he raced.
Horsey McHorseface
The dashing racehorse Horsey McHorseface was named after the famous boat Boaty McBoatface, and no, we are not joking. Boaty McBoatface was the winning entry in a British poll to name a $300 million polar research ship, though sadly the ship didn’t adopt the noble name.
Fortunately for Horsey McHorseface, there was no one to put a stop to his glorious name. The New Zealand-born racehorse made his racing debut in Australia, winning his first race in the Arthur Thompson Memorial Maiden Plate in 2017.
AARRRRR
No, pirates didn’t name this Thoroughbred racehorse, just a breeder with a sense of humor. Commentators couldn’t help but have fun when AARRRRR raced his way to victory.
Born in 2004, AARRRRR won three of his starts for a respectable career. His name certainly proved a laugh wherever he went.
Fiftyshadesofhay
Ironically enough, the racehorse Fiftyshadesofhay is a bay and not a gray. The flirty filly made quite a stir in the racing world with her strapping name.
Born in 2010, Fiftyshadesofhay won five of her 16 starts. She managed to take home nearly $1 million in earnings, which is quite an impressive feat.
Notacatbutallama
Notacatbutallama is clearly a horse, not a llama despite what his name says. Named from an inside joke, the 2010 gelding had a rather successful career on the racetrack.
Notacatbutallama took home eight wins, earning over $780,000 in winnings during his career as a racehorse. Upon retiring from the racetrack he took up a new career as a hunter/jumper.
Ha Ha Ha
Ha Ha Ha proved to be quite the cunning name among commentators. While his career wasn’t all that impressive, Ha Ha Ha did leave a lasting impact with his witty name.
Born in 2018, Ha Ha Ha short-lived career only lasted eight races. However, he did manage to take home two wins.
Whykickamoocow
A good question indeed, why would someone kick a moo cow? This witty name drew inspiration from a remote location in New Zealand.
Born in 1995, Whykickamoocow had a short-lived career that was rather unimpressive. Perhaps he was too busy wondering who would kick a moo cow.
Odor in the Court
It is common for a horse to be named after one or both of his parents. Unfortunately for Odor in the Court, his sire was named Judge Smells.
Foaled in 1996, Odor in the Court won two of his starts in his racing career. Though he may not be remembered for his racing ability, no one is going to forget his name anytime soon.
Maythehorsebewithu
Perhaps named by a Jedi, it is fair to say Maythehorsebewithu did have the force. Born in 1996, the New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred took a respectable fifth place in the Melbourne Cup after winning his maiden race.
The name was used again in 2018 with an American-bred Thoroughbred. The force continued to stay strong as he won six of his starts.
Passing Wind
This name could have been elegant, however, the fact that is a term for farting takes away its charm. Perhaps it is the reason that Passing Wind won by a remarkable distance in both of his victories.
Born in 1994, Passing Wind’s career lasted for 29 starts. While his career didn’t actually stink, his name sure did.
DoReMiFaSaLaTiDo
The hills are alive with the sound of…..running horses? This The Sound of Music-inspired name is hard to say without singing the beloved tune.
Born in 1996, DoReMiFaSaLaTiDo’s career isn’t exactly something work singing about. While overall not that impressive, the racehorse didmanage to take home two victories.