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: February 6, 2026​

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This week's new horse profiles: 
  • Ole Liz (USA), a newly designated "Genetic Gem"
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Page updates (February 2, 2026 – February 8, 2026):
  • 1987 Belmont Stakes winner Bet Twice has had some corrections made to his page regarding his ownership and stud career.​
  • The page of multiple Canadian champion Rainbows for Life has been updated.
  • Champion filly Durazna's page was updated to include her rating on the 1943 Experimental Free Handicap.
  • 1965 American champion broodmare sire Roman has had his page updated to show him as the broodmare sire of new "Genetic Gem" Ole Liz.
  • Four-time American champion broodmare sire Double Jay has had his page updated to show him as the sire of new "Genetic Gem" Ole Liz.
  • 1992 American champion juvenile male Gilded Time has received an update on his page regarding his ownership at the time he went to stud.
  • 1987 Canadian champion juvenile male Regal Classic has received an updated on his page regarding his stud career.
  • A link to video footage of Cannonade's win in the 1974 Kentucky Derby (USA-G1) has been added to his page.
  • 2011 American Horse of the Year Havre de Grace's page has been updated with additional information regarding her produce record.
  • 2014 Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist has had his page updated with some additional pedigree notes.
  • The produce record of 1991 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Toll Booth has been updated.
  • "Genetic Gem" Missy Baba's produce record has been updated.
  • The important producer Brown Berry has received updates to her produce record.
  • Classy 'n Smart, a Canadian champion both on the track and in the breeding shed, has had her produce record updated.
  • The great Canadian broodmare No Class has had her produce record updated.
  • The following stallions have received updates based on sire statistics available from 1939 up through December 31, 2025: Black Servant (USA), Blenheim II (GB), Blue Larkspur (USA), Bull Dog (FR), Challenger II (IRE), Chance Shot (USA), Chicle (FR), Equipoise (USA), Fair Play (USA), Friar Rock (USA), Haste (USA), High Time (USA), Light Brigade (GB), Man o' War (USA), Pharamond II (GB), Pompey (USA), Questionnaire (USA), Reigh Count (USA), Sir Gallahad III (FR), St. Germans (GB), Stimulus (USA), Sun Briar (FR), The Porter (USA), Wrack (GB)
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Book developments


February 2, 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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