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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 May 1, 2024

The special 150th Kentucky Derby trophy

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

Honor Marie gallops out after his victory in the 2023 Kentucky Jockey Club

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

Forever Young with Ryusei Sakai up wins the UAE Derby

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.

Pedigree fun facts March 31, 2024

Catching Freedom wins the Louisiana Derby

10 Pedigree fun facts: Catching Freedom

Catching Freedom’s sire, Constitution, and paternal grandsire, Tapit, have been star-crossed in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but perhaps their fortunes will change on this first Saturday in May.

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Pedigree fun facts March 21, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Track Phantom

Track Phantom’s sire, Quality Road, never got the chance to justify his early favoritism for the 2009 Kentucky Derby (G1), but he is exerting his influence on the 2024 trail.

Pedigree fun facts March 15, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Mystik Dan

Trainer Ken McPeek advised the match that produced Mystik Dan, adding another layer of interest to his pedigree.

Pedigree fun facts March 12, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Timberlake

Timberlake, who could become a record-equaling third Kentucky Derby (G1) winner sired by Into Mischief, blends American and European classic influences.

Pedigree fun facts February 27, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone first made headlines when commanding the top price of $2.3 million as a yearling at Fasig-Tipton Saratoga.

Pedigree fun facts February 20, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Locked

Locked is bred on the same cross as fellow Kentucky Derby contender Sierra Leone.

Pedigree fun facts February 6, 2024

10 Pedigree fun facts: Hades

Hades' road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) is paved with more than merely good intentions.

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