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: April 10, 2026​

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This week's new horse profiles:
  • Awaasif (CAN), 1982 English champion 3-year-old filly and 1983 Italian champion older female

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Page updates (March 30, 2026 – April 5, 2026):
  • 1975 American champion turf male Snow Knight has had his ratings on the English Free Handicaps of 1973 and 1974 added.
  • 1973 French champion 2yo male Mississipian has had his ratings on the English and French Free Handicaps in 1973-1974 added.
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Book developments


March 12, 2026

Pre-orders for Holy Bull: An Unconventional Path to Racing Glory are now being taken at the University Press of Kentucky's website! Release date is May 26, 2026.  https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985904248/holy-bull/
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Availability

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