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.
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 10, 2025
Last blog posts:
This week's new horse profiles: Iridessa (IRE)
Recently updated pages: Goldikova (IRE), Gone West (USA), Heavenly Prize (USA), Miesque (USA)
Last updated: December 10, 2025
Last blog posts:
- December 8, 2025 (Mares on Monday)
- November 20, 2025 (Horse Tales)
This week's new horse profiles: Iridessa (IRE)
Recently updated pages: Goldikova (IRE), Gone West (USA), Heavenly Prize (USA), Miesque (USA)
Book developments
November 20, 2025 Don't miss the University Press of Kentucky's Holiday Sale! Use code FROSTY25 to get 40 percent off both hardcover and paperback editions of Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold and The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies. University Press of Kentucky Holiday Sale - The University Press of Kentucky Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold is now available as an audiobook through Amazon/Audible! Dream Derby Audiobook by Avalyn Hunter 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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Book signings and appearances
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!
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!