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. In addition, you can find information related to my books about the Thoroughbred world.

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?
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Last updated: October 8, 2026​

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This week's new horse profiles:
  • ​​​Chain Store (USA), an important American broodmare and probably the second most important daughter of Nodouble after the great Canadian matron No Class
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Page updates (October 5, 2026 – October 11, 2026):
  • Reine-de-Course Morning Has Broken and her Reine-de-Course daughter Morning Devotion have received updates as the tail-female ancestresses of recent Group 3 winner Hidden Force.
  • "Genetic Gem" Best in Show gets an update as the tail-female ancestress of Flight Stakes (AUS-G1) winner Global Goal.
  • Two-time Chilean champion sire Seeking the Dia died at Haras Don Alberto on October 7, 2026, and his profile has been updated accordingly.
  • Two-time American co-champion handicap male Nodouble and the good racer and stallion To Market get updates as the sire and broodmare sire, respectively, of the important broodmare Chain Store.
  • Two-time American champion filly Next Move gets an update thanks to her descendant Puro Magic, recent winner of the Sprinters Stakes (JPN-G1).
  • 1897 Argentine champion 3-year-old male Orange has had additional information added regarding his racing career.
  • 1970 American champion 2-year-old filly Forward Gal has received updates to the "Pedigree Notes" section of her profile.
  • 2017/18 South African Horse of the Year Oh Susanna has been added to the list of notable runners produced from daughters of Touch Gold.

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​Shout-outs (October 5, 2026 – October 11, 2026):
  • Thanks to Pablo Gallo, who provided additional information to flesh out Orange's profile!

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