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: February 15, 2026
Last blog posts:
This week's new horse profiles:
Page updates (February 9, 2026 – February 15, 2026):
Last updated: February 15, 2026
Last blog posts:
- February 9, 2026 (Mares on Monday)
- February 12, 2026 (Horse Tales)
This week's new horse profiles:
- Beaconaire (USA), an important producer
- Flat Top (USA), winner of two Eclipse Awards as American champion steeplechaser
- Escena (USA), the American champion older female of 1998
Page updates (February 9, 2026 – February 15, 2026):
- Afleet Alex has had his page updated to reflect his recent death.
- Shamardal gets an update thanks to the victory of his son Royal Champion in the Neom Turf Cup Presented by Howden (KSA-G1)!
- Street Cry also gets an update as Royal Champion is his maternal grandson.
- The important broodmare Long Legend gets an update thanks to her descendant Reef Runner, winner of the 1351 Turf Sprint Presented by Qiddiya City (KSA-G2).
- Champion Stardom Bound is now shown as pensioned from broodmare duty.
- The important broodmare Chapel of Dreams gets an update following the victory of her descendant Mondego in the San Marcos Stakes (USA-G3).
- 1975 Kentucky Broodmare of the Year Shenanigans gets an update thanks to her descenant Ababor Fever, a new Group 2 winner in Uruguay.
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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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!