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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: May 11, 2025​

Last blog posts:
  • May 5, 2025 (Mares on Monday)
  • May 8, 2025 (Horse Tales)
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This week's new horse profiles: Almira (ARG), Mountdrago (ARG)

Recently updated pages: Constitution (USA), Cool Mood (CAN), Count Fleet (USA), Easing Along (USA), Forestry (USA), Giant's Causeway (USA), Il Campione (CHI), Iltis (USA), Lady Be Good (USA), Northern Afleet (USA), Stormy Atlantic (USA), Stuka (USA), Treasure Chest (USA), Wild Event (USA)

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Book developments


April 26, 2025

The editorial board meeting of the University Press of Kentucky is now scheduled to meet on May 15 and will be considering my book on Holy Bull for publication as well as making decisions for the proposed "Racing Royalty" series. All the signs so far are positive, but keep your fingers crossed!





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​Book signings and appearances

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November 4, 2024

Had a wonderful time at the Kentucky Book Festival at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington, Kentucky for the second straight year. I especially enjoyed my participation in the "Hoofbeats and Heartbeats" panel with Jessica Whitehead, the Kentucky Derby Museum's Curator of Collections, and Roda Ferraro, Director of the Keeneland Library. It was a marvelous privilege to be included with two such knowledgeable custodians of the Thoroughbred's heritage! My thanks to Kentucky Humanities and Joseph-Beth Booksellers for making it all happen.



Availability

Would you like me to speak at your gathering or participate in a podcast, YouTube, or Zoom event? Please don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected] and we'll see what can be worked out! 
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