Pedigree fun facts

Uncover fascinating horse pedigree fun-facts in our dedicated category. Delve into captivating stories and intriguing insights that highlight the unique lineage and heritage of these remarkable animals.

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Pedigree fun facts February 10, 2025

Pedigree fun facts: Burnham Square

From the sire line of 1990 Kentucky Derby (G1) champion Unbridled, Burnham Square also has Derby-winning sires on his mother’s side.

Pedigree fun facts January 31, 2025

Pedigree fun facts: Speed King

Speed King is an aptly-named colt from the first crop of outstanding sprinter Volatile.

Pedigree fun facts January 28, 2025

Pedigree fun facts: Disco Time

Disco Time hopes to succeed on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail that his sire and maternal grandfather unfortunately never had the opportunity to pursue.

Pedigree fun facts January 11, 2025

Pedigree fun facts: Coal Battle

Fans of Seattle Slew have at least six reasons to embrace Coal Battle – that’s how many times the 1977 Triple Crown legend appears in his pedigree!

Pedigree fun facts January 9, 2025

Pedigree fun facts: Citizen Bull

Entering the year atop the domestic leaderboard, Citizen Bull is just one of a veritable phalanx of hopefuls by the great patriarch Into Mischief.

Pedigree fun facts June 5, 2024

Pedigree fun facts: 2024 Belmont Stakes

If Seize the Grey prevails, Arrogate would join the club of sires with back-to-back Belmont winners.

Pedigree fun facts May 13, 2024

Pedigree fun facts: 2024 Preakness Stakes

Half of the eight runners in Saturday’s Preakness (G1), including Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan, are by horses who themselves competed in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.

Pedigree fun facts May 1, 2024

Pedigree fun facts: 2024 Kentucky Derby

Will Justify, a newly-minted Hall of Famer, become only the fourth Triple Crown champion to sire a Derby winner?

Pedigree fun facts April 14, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Honor Marie

Ten years after sire Honor Code missed his chance at the classics, Honor Marie could be blossoming just in time for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1).

Pedigree fun facts April 11, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Forever Young

Bred by Japan’s famed Northern Farm, Forever Young sports a pedigree filled with familiar names from U.S. racing history.

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