Alycidon ch.c. 1945
(Donatello II - Aurora)
Won the "Stayers' Triple Crown" at 5 in addition to a number of other races at 3 and 4; leading sire in England in 1955, offspring included Alcide, Alleged, Meld, Homeward Bound, Almeria, and Alcimedes among other top stakes winners.

Amerigo ch.c. 1955
(Nearco - Sanlinea)
Temperamental, he was sent to the U.S. at 3, where he became a top grass runner, winning 12 races, including Ocean City Handicap, Hialeah Turf Cup. Died at age 10 with 126 foals, 20 stakes winners, including Fort Marcy, Amerivan, Amerigo Lady and Terribly Tiger.

Arts and Letters ch.c. 1966
(Ribot - All Beautiful)
Horse of the Year in 1969 in the U.S., at 3 he won the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Travers Stakes, the Metropolitan Handicap and 5 other major stakes races. Sire of 427 foals and 29 stakes winners, including Codex, Lord Darnley and Winter's Tale. Died in 1998 at age 32.

Bend Or ch.c. 1877
(Doncaster - Rouge Rose)
Winner of the Derby and Champion Stakes, a prominent sire establishing his own branch of the Eclipse sire line. His many important sons and daughters included Bona Vista, Ormonde, Orbit, Martagon, Radium, Doremi, Fairy Gold, Fuse, Rouge Dragon. The Bend Or-Macaroni "nick" was highly successful.

Bernborough b.c. 1939
(Emborough - Bern Maid)
Popular top Australian stakes winner to age 7 with 26 wins from 37 races, he was exported to America for stud duty resulting in 21 stakes winners from 268 foals, including Berseem and Hook Money. Died in 1960.

Bold Reasoning dkbr. c. 1968
Boldenesian - Reason to Earn
Won 8 out of 12 starts at 3 and 4, including Withers Stakes. Leading sire of 2 year olds in France, he had 10 stakes winners from 61 foals, including Seattle Slew and Super Concorde. He died after two seasons at stud.

Buckpasser b.c. 1963
(Tom Fool - Busanda)
American Horse of the Year 1966 and Champion Handicap Horse 1967, he won 25 of 31 stakes races, including the American Derby and the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the first U.S. horse to win 1 million dollars before the age of 4. Leading Sire of Broodmares 3 times, offspring included Le Prevoyante, Numbered Account. Relaxing, L'Enjoleur, Buckaroo. Although unsound, his conformation was considered close to the breed's ideal. Died in 1978.

Busher ch.f. 1942
(War Admiral - Baby League)
Won 15 of her 21 races at ages 2 and 3, including the Hollywood Derby, she was voted Horse of the Year in the U.S. in 1945. Her only foal to race, Jet Action, ran to age 6 with 11 stakes wins.

Court Martial ch.c. 1942
(Fair Trial - Instantaneous)
Handsome colt won the 2,000 Guineas and 6 other races, was Leading Sire in England twice prior to export to U.S. In all, 94 stakes winners from 504 foals, including Impressive, King's Bench, Major Portion, High Treason and Wilkes.

Dayjur b.c. 1987
(Danzig - Gold Beauty)
A top sprinter, he ran in England, France and the U.S. winning 7 races, including the Nunthorpe Stakes, King's Stand Stakes. Lost the 1990 Breeder's Cup Sprint after leaping a shadow in mid-stretch. Only a moderate performer at stud.

Dr. Fager b.c. 1964
(Rough 'N Tumble - Aspidistra)
Although he only raced once under a mile's distance in his 22 races (winning 18), he was Champion Sprinter of the year in 1967. Such wins as the Suburban Handicap, the Wither's Stakes and the United Nations Handicap brought him Horse of the Year title in 1968. 22 stakes winners from 188 foals, including Dr. Patches, Dearly Precious, Lady Love and Dr. Blum.

Forty Niner ch.c. 1985
(Mr. Prospector - File)
Top juvenile in U.S., was awarded the Eclipse Award for his wins that year; at 3 won Haskell Invitational and Travers Stakes, among others. Sire of Editor's Note and Coronado's Quest. Sent to Japan in 1995.

Genuine Risk ch.f. 1977
(Exclusive Native - Virtuous)
Top race filly of highest class, won 10 of 15 races between 2 and 4, her most popular win the Kentucky Derby, the first filly since Regret in 1915 to do so. Had her first live foal at the age of 17, the unraced Genuine Reward.

Glencoe ch.c. 1831
(Sultan - Trampoline)
Winner of the 2,000 Guineas, the Ascot Gold Cup and Goodwood Cup in England, exported to the U.S., where he was leading sire 8 times and unmatched filly sire, among his progeny the great Pocahontas, Pepytona, Novice, Reel, and Vandal.

Hawaii b.c. 1964
(Utrillo - Ethane)
Top sprinter in South Africa at 3, prior to export to U.S. where he showed he could run at 12 furlongs, winning the Montauk Club Purse and the U.N. Handicap among other stakes races. Sire of 35 stakes winners from 486 foals, including Epsom Derby winner Henbit, Hawaiian Sound and Hunza Dancer.

High Time ch.c. 1916
(Ultimus - Noonday)
Although he only won 1 race of 7, he was Leading Sire in the U.S. in 1928, considered a source of speed. Over half his 289 foals won races at 2; offspring include Sarazan, Zacaweista. Highly in-bred to Domino.

Irish River ch.c. 1976
(Riverman - Irish Star)
Unbeaten over 1600 m., at 2 and 3 he won the Grand Criterium, Prix Jacques Le Marois and others in France. Top sire of horses such as Hatoof, Paradise Creek, Exit to Nowhere, Brief Truce.

Kenmare gr.c. 1975
(Kalamoun - Belle of Ireland)
Winner in France of 3 races at 2 and 3 at 3, including Prix de fontainebleau. Leading Sire in France 3 times in the 1980s, and second twice on that list, he passed on a calm temperament to his youngsters; sent to stud in Australia in 1987. Sired Highest Honor, Kendor, Baryshnikov and Saint Andrews, among others.

La Troienne b.f. 1926
(Teddy - Helene de Troie)
Placed twice in races at 2 and 3 in England, she was purchased to America where she became a top producing broodmare. Her 14 foals (10 winners) included Baby League, Belle Histoire, Big Hurry, Bimelech, Black Helen, Businesslike, Belle of Troy, Besieged. One of the most influential broodmares in American breeding.

Ladas b/br.c. 1891
(Hampton - Illuminata)
Won 7 races at 2 and 3, including the Derby and 2,000 Guineas stakes. Sire of such horses as Baroness La Fleche, Ladasine, Troutbeck, Epsom Lad.

Levmoss b.c. 1965
(Le Levanstell - Feemoss)
Important Irish-bred winner of top European races, including Finglas Stakes, Prix du Cadran, Ascot Gold Cup, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Sired 19 stakes winners from 198 foals, including M-Lolshan, Moss Trooper. Brother to two-time Ascot Gold Cup winner Le Moss and Prix de Diane winner Sweet Mimosa.

Meddler b.c. 1890
(St. Gatien - Busybody)
Unbeaten at 2, and unable to enter the English classics due to the death of his owner, he was sold to America where he became Leading Sire in 1904 and 1906. Offspring included Perverse, Trigger, Allumeur, Balancoire II, Tangle, Go Between.

Melbourne br.c. 1834
(Humphrey Clinker - daughter of Cervantes)
Won or placed in races at ages 3-5 over distances of 2 and 3 miles against top company. A successful and influential sire who passed on good legs, big head and lop ears, his get included West Australian, Blink Bonny, Canezou, Cymba, Mentmore Lass, Thormanby.

Minting b.c. 1883
(Lord Lyon - Mint Sauce)
Born in the same year as Ormonde, and overshadowed by him, he nonetheless won 9 of 12 races from 2 to 5, including the Champagne Stakes, the Grand Prix de Paris, the Jubilee Cup, among others. Offspring included Maid of the Mint, Ugly, One I Love.

Mon Talisman b.c. 1924
(Craig An Eran -Ruthene)
Won 6 of 8 races at 3 and 4, including the Prix de l"arc de Triomphe and the Prix du Jockey Club, one of the top horses of 1927. Sire of Clairvoyant, Talma and others.

Mtoto b.c. 1983
(Busted - Amazer)
Barely a winner until ages 4 and 5, he then won top stakes races, including Eclipse Stakes, Prince of Wales Stakes (both twice), the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Select Stakes, second in the Arc. A top sire, his get include Shaamit (Derby) and Celeric.

My Babu b.c. 1945
(Djebel - Perfume)
Winner of 5 out of 6 starts at 2 and 3 of 6 at 3, including the 2,000 Guineas, and of 34 at 4, including the Victoria Cup under top weight. Sent to the U.S. for stud service, and leading sire in both England and the U.S., his many successful progeny included Crozier, Milesian, Prudent, Better Boy, Missy Baba, Our Babu.

Nearula b.c. 1950
(Nasrullah - Respite)
Won 7 races between 2 and 4, including the 2,000 Guineas and Champion Stakes; he died at age 10. Sire of Kythnos and Red Gauntlet, among others.

Neil Gow ch.c. 1907
(Marco - Chelandry)
Splashy chestnut colt won 7 races at 2 and 3, including the Craven Stakes and the 2,000 Guineas. Sire of Perce-Neige, Ramondie, Thistle, Black Brocade, Re-Echo, and others.

Panorama ch.c. 1936
(Sir Cosmo - Happy Climax)
Unbeaten at 2, he won one of 3 races at 3, 6 furlongs being his top distance. Sire of Panastrid, Whistler, Horama, Delerium.

Phalaris b.c. 1913
(Polymelus - Bromus)
A sprinter with middle distance capacity, he won 16 of 24 races between the ages of 2 and 5, including the St. George Stakes, Chesterfield Stakes, Challenge Stakes, Abdingdon Plate, July Stakes. Leading Sire in England in the 1920s 3 times, and Leading Sire of Broodmares three times between 1937 and 1942, with incalculable influence extending to the present. He accounts for a large percent of all current male lines through sons Pharos, Fairway, Pharamond II and Sickle.

Prince Bio b.c. 1941
(Prince Rose - Biologie)
Won 6 of his 11 races in France, his career terminated by a leg injury. Leading sire in France in 1951, with three sons in their turn also leading sires--Sicambre, Prince Taj and Prince Tady.

Princequillo b.c. 1940
(Prince Rose - Cosquilla)
Won 12 of 33 starts in the U.S., including the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Saratoga Handicap, the Citizens' Handicap. Leading Sire in the U.S. in 1957-58, and Leading Sire of Broodmares in the U.S. 8 times, his many successful progeny included Round Table, Dedicate, Prince John, Misty Morn, Quill, Hill Prince, Somethingroyal. A recognized source of stamina and soundness.

Queen Bertha b.f. 1860
(Kingston - Flax)
Founder of her own significant branch of this family, she was also a good race filly, winning the Oaks at 3, and placing second in both the Ascot Derby and the St. Leger. Dam of Wheel of Fortune, Spinaway, Gertrude, and Queen's Messenger.

Roi Herode gr.c. 1904
(Le Samaritain - Roxelane)
Won 3 of his 27 races, often placing second, as he did in the Doncaster Cup; credited with re-introducing the Herod line into England, particularly via his good racing and sire son, The Tetrarach. Other good offspring including Milesius, King John, Cinq a Sept, and Judea.

Speculum b.c. 1865
(Vedette - Doralice)
Winner of the Goodwood Cup and Epsom's City and Suburban Handicap, he sired Rosebery and Hagioscope, but his influence on the breed came primarily through his daughters.

Stage Door Johnny ch.c. 1965
(Prince John - Peroxide Blonde)
Won 5 of his 6 races at 3, including Saranac Handicap, Dwyer Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, considered a top stayer and sire for stamina. Offspring included Late Bloomer, Johnny D. and Class Play.

Star Kingdom ch.c. 1946
(Stardust - Impromptu)
As Star King, in England he won 5 of his 6 starts at 2, and 3 of his 5 races at 3, including the Hungerford Stakes. Sent to stud in Australia he became leading sire 5 times, with a significant influence on that country's breeding stock as a sire of precocious juveniles. Progeny include Todman, Noholme II, Biscay, Planet Kingdom, Sky High II, Biscay, Kaoru Star.

Stymie ch.c. 1941
(Equestrian Stop Watch)
A crowd-pleasing stalker noted for his closing dashes, he won at distances from 5 furlongs to 2 miles between the ages of 2 and 8, including the Aqueduct Handicap (twice), Manhattan Handicap, Metropolitan Handicap (twice), International Gold Cup; in all, 35 wins in 131 career starts. Closely associated with his long-running arch-rival, Assault. Sired 12 stakes winners from 214 foals, including Rare Treat and Born Rich.

Sword Dancer ch.c. 1956
(Sunglow - Highland Fling)
American Horse of the Year in 1959, he won 15 of 39 races, including the Belmont Stakes, the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Preakness Stakes, the Suburban Handicap. Best known as sire of Damascus and Lady Pitt.

The Axe II gr.c. 1958
(Mahmoud - Blackball)
Long-running, hard-knocking, sound winner of 15 out of 38 races in England and the U.S., including Long Island Handicap, Canadian Championship Stakes. His 41 stakes winners included Al Hattab, Poleax, Hatchet Man, Executioner and Swinging Lizzie.

Todman ch.c. 1954
(Star Kingdom - Oceana)
Fast winner of ten races in Australia, including the first Golden Slipper Stakes and the VRC Lightning Stakes. Sire of a number of stakes winners, including Blazing Saddles and Imposing. Brother to Noholme II, a top U.S. sire.

Vaguely Noble b.c. 1965
(Vienna - Noble Lassie)
Sold for a record price to France after his winning juvenile year in England, he won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and 2 other top races there at 3. Tall, handsome and gentle, his influence through his progeny is world-wide. Leading Sire in England in 1973-74 and Leading Broodmare Sire 1982; 64 stakes winners from 546 foals, including Dahlia, Exceller, Lemhi Gold, Estrapade, Empery.

Vezzano b.c. 1936
(Ortello - Volage)
Top of his generation in Italy at both 2 and 3, he was winner of the Italian Derby, the Premio Principe Emanuele Filiberto and others.

Vimy b.c. 1952
(Wild Risk - Mimi)
Winner of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and other races, second in the Prix du Jockey Club, offspring included Sans Le Sou; sent to Japan in 1964.

Voter ch.c. 1894
(Friar's Balsam - Mavourneen)
A powerful and speedy colt, he won 26 of his 49 races between the ages of 2 to 7. Despite low fertility he produced a number of important American horses, including Ballot, Pankhurst (dam of Upset), Gnat (dam of Sting).

Woodman ch.c. 1983
(Mr. Prospector - Playmate)
Champion 2 year old in Ireland, has proven to be a sire of sires and top racehorses, among them Hansel, Hector Protector, Bosra Sham, Timber Country, Hishi Akebone, Hula Angel.

Wrack b.c. 1909
(Robert Le Diable - Samphire)
Won on the flat and over fences between the ages of 2 and 6 in England; exported to America, he was among the leading sires four times in the 1920s. Sired 30 stakes winners, his offspring included Flambino, Petee-Wrack, Griselda, among others.