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: July 11, 2026​

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This week's new horse profiles:
  • Daylami (IRE), winner of the 1999 Breeders' Cup Turf (USA-G1) and the 1999 European Horse of the Year and American champion turf male​​
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Page updates (July 6, 2026 – July 12, 2026):
  • Bayern's page has been updated to reflect his recent death in South Korea.
  • Percussionist, a Group 1 winner under National Hunt rules, has been added to the list of notable horses produced from daughters of Silver Hawk.
  • The important broodmare Cinegita gets an update to her produce record thanks to her descendant Sippin Pretty, winner of the Victory Ride Stakes (USA-G3) at Saratoga.
  • Two-time champion sprinter Ta Wee and 1972 American champion turf horse Cougar II both have updates to their profiles.
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Shout-outs (July 6, 2026 – July 12, 2026):
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Book developments


June 28, 2026
  • Many thanks to the "Derbyologist," Craig H. Johnson, for having me on his YouTube show to talk about my new book on Holy Bull! You can watch the interview at Avalyn Hunter Holy Bull Racing Royalty.
  • If you haven't ordered your copy of Holy Bull: An Unconventional Path to Racing Glory yet, you can order through Amazon or at the University Press of Kentucky's website!  https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985904248/holy-bull/
  • Join me for "An Evening with the Author" at the Keeneland Library on September 2, 2026! Tickets can be reserved at Keeneland Library.
  • I will be back for this year's Kentucky Book Festival in Lexington! Look for me at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on November 7, 2026!
​Book signings and appearances

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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!