Miss Linda (ARG)
October 4, 1997 – c. 2012
Southern Halo (USA) x Miss Peggy (ARG), by Fitzcarraldo (ARG)
Family No. 7
October 4, 1997 – c. 2012
Southern Halo (USA) x Miss Peggy (ARG), by Fitzcarraldo (ARG)
Family No. 7
After proving a very high-class filly in Argentina, Miss Linda was sent to the United States and became a Grade 1 winner in North America as well. She was a disappointing broodmare but has received some redemption through her daughters.
Race record
21 starts, 8 wins, 2 seconds, 6 thirds, US$870,003 (includes converted Argentine earnings)
2000:
2001:
2002:
2003:
Honors
As an individual
A rather plain dark bay mare, Miss Linda was strong and muscular.
As a producer
Miss Linda produced six named foals, of which four started and one won. Her important foals are as follow:
Connections
Miss Linda was bred by Haras La Quebrada. She raced for Caballeriza Triunvirato. She was ridden by Jorge Valdevieso in all her Argentine starts. She was sent to the USA in December 2000. In the USA, she was owned by Ackerly Brothers Farm and trained by John C. Kimmel. After her racing career ended, she produced her first foal for Glory Days Breeding before being sold to Darley for US$750,000 through the 2005 Keeneland November mixed sale, in foal to Gone West. She produced her last foal in 2012.
Pedigree notes
Miss Linda is inbred 5x5 to eight-time American champion sire Bold Ruler, the 1957 American Horse of the Year. She is a full sister to 2003 Argentine champion miler Mr. Nancho and to 2000 Premio Arturo R. Bullrich (ARG-G2) winner Miss Mary, second dam of 2021 Chilean champion juvenile dirt filly Misa Nena. Miss Linda is also a full sister to Dear Peggy, dam of 2012 Premio Clausura (ARG-G2) winner Mister Tin (by Mutakddim) and second dam of Argentine Group 2 winner Raven Master. In addition, Miss Linda is a full sister to Miss Simpatia, dam of multiple Grade/Group 1 winner Miss Match (by Indygo Shiner) and 2017 Acorn Stakes (USA-G1) winner Carina Mia (by Malibu Moon) and second dam of multiple Grade 3 winner Super Chow.
Miss Linda was produced from 1994 Premio Canada (ARG-G3) winner Miss Peggy, the Argentine Broodmare of the Year for 2000. Miss Peggy is a half sister to Miss Nelly (by Saint Sever), dam of Argentine listed stakes winner Forty Missing (by Roar) and second dam of Argentine Group 3 winner Shy Candela. She is also a half sister to Miss Baby (by Saint Sever), second dam of 2019 Gran Premio Selección de Potrancas (ARG-G1) winner Sankalpa and Argentine Group 2 winner La Limeñita.
Miss Peggy, in turn, was produced from 1985 Premio Abril (ARG-G2) winner Miss Bimba (by Grade 2 winner Our Talisman, by Cornish Prince), a half sister to 1989 Gran Premio General San Martín (ARG-G1) winner Mister Marco (by Go Forth). Produced from Miss Venecia (Luxemburgo x Bambuca, by Rustom Pasha), Miss Bimba is also a half sister to Argentine stakes winners Mi Estandarte (by Decorum) and Mair (by Mantecon). In addition, Miss Bimba is a half sister to Miss Juventas (by Babas Fables), second dam of 2019 Gran Premio de Honor (ARG-G1) winner Wild Stream and third dam of 2018 Gran Premio Palermo (ARG-G1) winner Equal Miller.
Books and media
Footage of Miss Linda’s win in the 2001 Spinster Stakes can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxeUtyZ6fuk.
Last updated: January 14, 2026
Race record
21 starts, 8 wins, 2 seconds, 6 thirds, US$870,003 (includes converted Argentine earnings)
2000:
- Won Gran Premio Enrique Acebal (ARG-G1, 2000mT, San Isidro)
- Won Gran Premio Selección (Argentine Oaks) (ARG-G1, 2000mD, Palermo)
- Won Premio General Luis María Campos (ARG-G2, 1600mD, Palermo)
- 2nd Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas (Argentine One Thousand Guineas) (ARG-G1, 1600mD, Palermo)
2001:
- Won Overbrook Spinster Stakes) (USA-G1, 9FD, Keeneland)
- Won Lady's Secret Stakes (USA-L, 8F+70yD, Monmouth)
2002:
- Won Sabin Handicap (USA-G3, 8.5FD, Gulfstream Park)
- 3rd Apple Blossom Handicap (USA-G1, 8.5FD, Oaklawn Park)
2003:
- 3rd Overbrook Spinster Stakes (USA-G1, 9FD, Keeneland)
- 3rd Personal Ensign Handicap (USA-G1, 10FD, Saratoga)
- 3rd Turnback the Alarm Handicap (USA-G3, 9FD, Aqueduct)
Honors
- Pellegrini Award, Argentine Mare of the Year (2000)
- Pellegrini Award, Argentine champion 3-year-old filly (2000)
As an individual
A rather plain dark bay mare, Miss Linda was strong and muscular.
As a producer
Miss Linda produced six named foals, of which four started and one won. Her important foals are as follow:
- African Jade (2007, by Seeking the Gold) failed to place in two starts but is the dam of multiple Grade 1 winner Lord Nelson (by Pulpit).
- Lake Sumner (by Forestry) failed to place in three starts but is the second dam of Argentine Group 3 winner Rosas del Rosedal.
Connections
Miss Linda was bred by Haras La Quebrada. She raced for Caballeriza Triunvirato. She was ridden by Jorge Valdevieso in all her Argentine starts. She was sent to the USA in December 2000. In the USA, she was owned by Ackerly Brothers Farm and trained by John C. Kimmel. After her racing career ended, she produced her first foal for Glory Days Breeding before being sold to Darley for US$750,000 through the 2005 Keeneland November mixed sale, in foal to Gone West. She produced her last foal in 2012.
Pedigree notes
Miss Linda is inbred 5x5 to eight-time American champion sire Bold Ruler, the 1957 American Horse of the Year. She is a full sister to 2003 Argentine champion miler Mr. Nancho and to 2000 Premio Arturo R. Bullrich (ARG-G2) winner Miss Mary, second dam of 2021 Chilean champion juvenile dirt filly Misa Nena. Miss Linda is also a full sister to Dear Peggy, dam of 2012 Premio Clausura (ARG-G2) winner Mister Tin (by Mutakddim) and second dam of Argentine Group 2 winner Raven Master. In addition, Miss Linda is a full sister to Miss Simpatia, dam of multiple Grade/Group 1 winner Miss Match (by Indygo Shiner) and 2017 Acorn Stakes (USA-G1) winner Carina Mia (by Malibu Moon) and second dam of multiple Grade 3 winner Super Chow.
Miss Linda was produced from 1994 Premio Canada (ARG-G3) winner Miss Peggy, the Argentine Broodmare of the Year for 2000. Miss Peggy is a half sister to Miss Nelly (by Saint Sever), dam of Argentine listed stakes winner Forty Missing (by Roar) and second dam of Argentine Group 3 winner Shy Candela. She is also a half sister to Miss Baby (by Saint Sever), second dam of 2019 Gran Premio Selección de Potrancas (ARG-G1) winner Sankalpa and Argentine Group 2 winner La Limeñita.
Miss Peggy, in turn, was produced from 1985 Premio Abril (ARG-G2) winner Miss Bimba (by Grade 2 winner Our Talisman, by Cornish Prince), a half sister to 1989 Gran Premio General San Martín (ARG-G1) winner Mister Marco (by Go Forth). Produced from Miss Venecia (Luxemburgo x Bambuca, by Rustom Pasha), Miss Bimba is also a half sister to Argentine stakes winners Mi Estandarte (by Decorum) and Mair (by Mantecon). In addition, Miss Bimba is a half sister to Miss Juventas (by Babas Fables), second dam of 2019 Gran Premio de Honor (ARG-G1) winner Wild Stream and third dam of 2018 Gran Premio Palermo (ARG-G1) winner Equal Miller.
Books and media
Footage of Miss Linda’s win in the 2001 Spinster Stakes can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxeUtyZ6fuk.
Last updated: January 14, 2026