Welcome to American Classic Pedigrees!
Interested in Thoroughbred breeding? Want to find out more of the history behind the names you see in pedigrees? You're in the right place! As a pedigree analyst with over 40 years of experience in researching Thoroughbred bloodlines, I've put together this site to put the resources you're looking for at your fingertips.
American Classic Pedigrees is focused on the bloodlines that have produced the champions and Classic winners of North and South America and is dedicated to everyone who loves Thoroughbreds—owners, breeders, trainers and fans. If you enjoy what you find here, please visit often and tell your friends! You'll find something new here almost every day, and suggestions are always welcome.
American Classic Pedigrees is focused on the bloodlines that have produced the champions and Classic winners of North and South America and is dedicated to everyone who loves Thoroughbreds—owners, breeders, trainers and fans. If you enjoy what you find here, please visit often and tell your friends! You'll find something new here almost every day, and suggestions are always welcome.
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2002 Belmont Stakes (USA-G1) winner Sarava, 2000 Preakness Stakes (USA-G1) winner Red Bullet, and 1996 Breeders' Cup Classic (USA-G1) winner Alphabet Soup. Photos by Avalyn Hunter.
What's New?
Last updated: December 9, 2023
Last blog posts:
This week's new horse profiles: Está Bailando (CHI), Fain (ARG), Fallow's Sister (GB), Fatly (ARG)
Recently updated pages: Equalize (USA), Speightstown (USA)
Last updated: December 9, 2023
Last blog posts:
- December 4, 2023 (Mares on Monday)
- December 7, 2023 (Horse Tales)
This week's new horse profiles: Está Bailando (CHI), Fain (ARG), Fallow's Sister (GB), Fatly (ARG)
Recently updated pages: Equalize (USA), Speightstown (USA)
Book developments
November 28, 2023
I now have a page of book recommendations at Shepherd (https://shepherd.com/best-books/thoroughbred-horses-and-horse-racing). Check it out!
Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold is off and running! Check out this review from Thoroughbred Daily News: Book Review: Black Gold Reminds Us Why We Breed, Race, and Dream (thoroughbreddailynews.com).
The final proofs and completed index are now in for The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies! The book is on target for its scheduled for release on April 30, 2024, and release and preorder information are posted at the website of the University Press of Kentucky! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900349/the-kentucky-oaks/
The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Created a Racing Dynasty is currently slated for a May 2024 release in an updated edition from Lyons Press. I'll provide more information as I have it.
November 28, 2023
I now have a page of book recommendations at Shepherd (https://shepherd.com/best-books/thoroughbred-horses-and-horse-racing). Check it out!
Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold is off and running! Check out this review from Thoroughbred Daily News: Book Review: Black Gold Reminds Us Why We Breed, Race, and Dream (thoroughbreddailynews.com).
The final proofs and completed index are now in for The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies! The book is on target for its scheduled for release on April 30, 2024, and release and preorder information are posted at the website of the University Press of Kentucky! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900349/the-kentucky-oaks/
The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Created a Racing Dynasty is currently slated for a May 2024 release in an updated edition from Lyons Press. I'll provide more information as I have it.
Book signings and appearances
November 22, 2023
I will be at the Sunshine State Book Festival in Gainesville, Florida, on January 27, 2024.
Planning is starting to come together for a spring trip to Kentucky. I will be doing the "Evening With the Author" program at the Keeneland Library on May 9, 2024. Possibilities on the table so far are a lecture at the Filson Historical Society on April 30 in Louisville and being part of Homecoming at the Old Friends equine retirement center in Georgetown on the day after the Derby (April 5).
November 22, 2023
I will be at the Sunshine State Book Festival in Gainesville, Florida, on January 27, 2024.
Planning is starting to come together for a spring trip to Kentucky. I will be doing the "Evening With the Author" program at the Keeneland Library on May 9, 2024. Possibilities on the table so far are a lecture at the Filson Historical Society on April 30 in Louisville and being part of Homecoming at the Old Friends equine retirement center in Georgetown on the day after the Derby (April 5).