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Birdstone Gets Triple Double In 2009 Classics
Triple Crown winner Count Fleet sired the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes victors of 1951. In 2009, Birdstone became the first stallion to match that accomplishment. more...
What Will Tiznow and Peppers Pride Produce?
Although male and female Thoroughbred track stars don't always reproduce themselves, there is much anticipation for good results from mating Tiznow and Peppers Pride. more...
Rachel Alexandra's Pedigree Worthy of Champions
First pointed to the Preakness, Mr. Fantasy may be headed to the Metropolitan Handicap instead. Holy Bull son Hull will join the Preakness line-up with filly Rachel A. more...
Unbridled's Song Gives Derby Two Gray Progeny
Unbridled's Song progeny will vie for Kentucky Derby honors on Saturday. General Quarters turned back Hold Me Back in the Blue Grass. Dunkirk went second in Florida. more...
Empire Maker's Son Pioneerof The Nile Derby Star
Pioneerof The Nile comes to the 2009 Kentucky Derby as its probable favorite after a strong Santa Anita Derby victory. He is Empire Maker's best son to date. more...
Pedigrees of I Want Revenge and Chocolate Candy
In the short lineage outlook, Jerry Hollendorfer-trained Chocolate Candy has a winning Kentucky Derby pedigree. Trained by Jeff Mullins, I Want Revenge has steady genes. more...
Winning Colors and Genuine Risk Progeny
Raise a Native granddaughter Genuine Risk birthed her first offspring at risk of her life. She was in foal to the immortal Secretariat. The foal, a colt, was stillborn. more...
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Godolphin Estate British Home of TB Horses
Of three Thoroughbred foundation stallions, the one least likely to be a great horse nonetheless tossed incredibly prepotent offspring that could also run like the wind. more...
Gypsy Vanner Horses: Gentle Beauty
Used by Romany travelers throughout Britain and Ireland, Gypsy Vanners are versatile horses that offer good temperament and gorgeous color for riders of many sorts. more...
By: John Crandall
Mules deserve to be remembered for the important roles they played in the history of transportation. more...
By: John Crandall
And more Flemish draft horses and Shire horses, together with native Scottish stock are the forebears of Clydesdales. more...
By: John Crandall
Arabian Horses were imporoved in speed and endurance over time through breeding. more...
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