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: January 18, 2026
Last blog posts:
This week's new horse profiles:
Page updates (January 12, 2026 -- January 18, 2026):
Last updated: January 18, 2026
Last blog posts:
- January 12, 2026 (Mares on Monday)
- January 15, 2026 (Horse Tales)
This week's new horse profiles:
- La Bambuca (ARG), an important Argentine producer
- Le Blues (ARG), winner of the 2015 Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos (Argentine Two Thousand Guineas, ARG-G1)
- Miss Peggy (ARG), Argentine Broodmare of the Year in 2000
- Mr. Nancho (ARG), 2003 Argentine champion miler
Page updates (January 12, 2026 -- January 18, 2026):
- The mother-and-daughter Genetic Gems Bambuca and Good Star have received updates to their pages thanks to Cavallerizzo, the 2025 Japanese champion 2-year-old male!
- 2016 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Leslie's Lady, her champion daughter, Beholder, and her champion sire son, Into Mischief, have all received page updates based on Mendelssohn's new status as the 2025 Chilean champion sire!
- Giant's Causeway's page has been updated thanks to his maternal grandson Ecoro Duel, the 20205 Japanese champion steeplechaser!
- Argentine champion sire Dancing Moss has had his page updated with some additional information related to his racing career.
- Phipps foundation mare Blitey, her champion granddaughter Heavenly Prize, and Argentine champion sire Pure Prize all have updates related to Golden Tempo's win in the Lecomte Stakes (USA-G3)!
- The following stallions have received page updates based on sire statistics available as of December 31, 2025: A.P. Indy (USA), Ahmad (ARG), Bernardini (USA), Buckpasser (USA), California Chrome (USA), Candy Ride (ARG), Candy Stripes (USA), Cipayo (ARG), City Zip (USA), Constitution (USA), Curlin (USA), Determine (USA), Dis Donc (FR), Distorted Humor (USA), Dushyantor (USA), Egg Toss (USA), Empire Maker (USA), English Channel (USA), Equalize (USA), Exaggerator (USA), Farnesio (ARG), Fitzcarraldo (ARG), Fusaichi Pegasus (USA), Giant's Causeway (USA), Grand Daddy (USA), Gun Runner (USA), Hard Spun (USA), Harlan's Holiday (USA), Henrythenavigator (USA), Hussonet (USA), In Reality (USA), Include (USA), Incurable Optimist (USA), Indian Charlie (USA), Intérprete (ARG), Into Mischief (USA), John P. Grier (USA), Lode (USA), Logical (USA), Lookin At Lucky (USA), Malibu Moon (USA), Mastercraftsman (IRE), Medaglia d'Oro (USA), Mendelssohn (USA), Midshipman (USA), More Than Ready (USA), Mountdrago (ARG), Mr. Greeley (USA), Mutakddim (USA), Not for Sale (ARG), Orpen (USA), Parade Marshal (USA), Pennant (USA), Polynesian (USA), Pompey (USA), Proud Citizen (USA), Quality Road (USA), Ride the Rails (USA), Ringaro (USA), Roar (USA), Roy (USA), Scat Daddy (USA), Seeking the Dia (USA), Sir Cat (USA), Slew Gin Fizz (USA), Smart Strike (CAN), Stevie Wonderboy (USA), Storm Cat (USA), Street Sense (USA), Stuka (USA), Tapit (USA), Thunder Gulch (USA), Tumblebrutus (USA), Unbridled's Song (USA), Uncle Mo (USA), Victory Gallop (CAN), War Relic (USA)
Book developments
January 1, 2026 Don't miss the University Press of Kentucky's Holiday Sale! Through Januaary 31, 2026, 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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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!