American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002 is a review of the winners of the Triple Crown races, the Kentucky Oaks and the Coaching Club American Oaks. Each horse's story includes a look at its racing career, ancestry and contributions to the Thoroughbred.
In addition to the individual histories that form the core of the book, American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002 contains chapters on the development of the Thoroughbred, the development of the American Classic races, and common breeding theories and practices. Students of breeding will also find much worthwhile information in the appendices, which include 4-generation pedigrees of every Classic winner during the period as well as discussions of inbreeding and racing class in sires and dams. In addition, the book includes a table showing the Bruce Lowe and American family numbers with their foundation mares and a glossary of important names in American pedigrees.
Released to strong reviews from industry professionals, American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002 is a must-have for the serious breeder's bookshelf but contains plenty of nuggets for fans of racing history.
At this time, American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002 is out of print but can be found through retail outlets selling used books.
In addition to the individual histories that form the core of the book, American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002 contains chapters on the development of the Thoroughbred, the development of the American Classic races, and common breeding theories and practices. Students of breeding will also find much worthwhile information in the appendices, which include 4-generation pedigrees of every Classic winner during the period as well as discussions of inbreeding and racing class in sires and dams. In addition, the book includes a table showing the Bruce Lowe and American family numbers with their foundation mares and a glossary of important names in American pedigrees.
Released to strong reviews from industry professionals, American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002 is a must-have for the serious breeder's bookshelf but contains plenty of nuggets for fans of racing history.
At this time, American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002 is out of print but can be found through retail outlets selling used books.