Great Thoroughbred Sires

A list of some of the most influential and exciting Thoroughbred sires that have influenced the turf. This list is in no particular order of preference or importance, and there are no repeat pictures or descriptions within the list. You can learn more about the great sires in turf history on my web-site http://thoroughbredancestry.com/ .

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Deep Impact. A two time Japanese Horse of the Year and member of the Hall of Fame, Deep Impact is a son of Sunday Silence - Wind In Her Hair by Alzao. Deep Impact has picked up the leading sire mantle from his illustrious father leading the Japanese list five times already and is currently one of the top five sires in the world today. Among his G1 winning offspring are Gentildonna, Real Impact, Kizuna and Real Steel. Deep Impact stands at Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido.

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Dubawi. Here we have one of the top five stallions in the world today. Dubawi is a son of Dubai Millennium - Zomaradah by Sepoy. A winner of 3 group 1 races Dubawi has already sired G1 winners such as Makfi, Night of Thunder, Postponed and emerging young sire Poet's Voice. Dubawi currently stands at Darly's Dalham Hall in Newmarket, stud fee at 225,000 pounds in 2016.

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Lomitas. Beating the odds on many levels, Lomitas had to overcome claustrophobia. His bonding with Monty Roberts, the famous "Horse Whisperer" was key for him to become a champion. He was poisoned by unscrupulous extortionists and hidden away from his home for safety's sake. Lomitas then sired champions to continue the line. Click on the visit button to read the full story.

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Grey Sovereign. A son of the great sire Nasrullah bred way back in 1948, Grey Sovereign's direct descendants are notables such as Zeddaan, Winning Colors, With Approval, Highest Honor, Kalamoun, Cozzene, Kalaglow, Caro, and many more around the world. His tail male line is strong today through current hot sire Uncle Mo, the sire of Derby hopeful Nyquist. Click on the visit button to read the full article about the Grey Sovereign line.

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Kingmambo. Born with a silver bit, Kingmambo was by Mr. Prospector - Miesque by Nureyev. He lived up to his breeding by winning the Poules d'Essai des Pouliins and 2 other G1 races. At stud he sired nine classic winners among his 95 stakes winners including Lemon Drop Kid and King's Best. He is the dam sire of Camelot and Midday. Click on the link http://thoroughbredancestry.com/?p=784 to read the full story on Kingmambo.

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Round Table. Bred from European bloodlines, the American born Round Table would become one of the all time great champions in racing. Round Table was by Princequillo - Knight's Daughter by Sir Cosmo. At stud, 21% of his foals were stakes winners, such as Baldric, He's A Smoothie and Drumtop. He is the damsire of Sir Tristram and Caerleon. Click on the visit button to read the full story about Round Table.

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Sir Tristram. By Sir Ivor - Isolt by Round Table, Sir Tristram was not much of a race horse. His legendary voitile temper would get the better of him most times at the track. However he became on of the greatest sires in history standing at Cambridge Staud in New Zealand. He is the sire of 140 stakes winners such as Zabeel, Brew, Kaapstad and Sovereign Red. He is the dam sire of 200 swrs. Click on the visit button to read the incredible story of Sir Tristram.

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Sea-Bird. Considered by many as the greatest runner of the 20th century in Europe, Sea-Bird possessed breathtaking acceleration with phenomenal speed. His short lived stud career produced 18% stakes winners from all his foals, such as Allez France, Little Current and Arctic Tern. He is the dam sire of Bikala, Assert and Miss Oceana. Click on the visit button to read the full story on Sea-Bird.

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Sir Ivor. One of the greatest Epsom Derby winners of the 20th century, Sir Ivor was by Sir Gaylord - Attica by Mr. Trouble. He was considered by Lester Piggott as the best horse he ever rode. Sir Ivor became a great sire getting 94 stakes winners. His male line lives on through his son Sir Tristram. His daughters have produced 150 swrs including the great sires Green Desert, El Prado and Alzao. Click on the visit button to read the full story on Sir Ivor.

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Discovery. One of the great weight carriers in turf history, By Display - Ariadne by Light Brigade, Discovery became a highly valuable sire of broodmares. His daughters produced the likes of Native Dancer, Bold Ruler, Intentionally and Bed O' Roses. His owner famously said, "breed any stallion to a Discovery mare for success" Click on the visit button to read the full story about the great Discovery.

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Konigsstuhl. The only winner of the German Triple Crown in history, Konigsstuhl is by Dschingis Khan - Konigskronung by Tiepoletto. A direct descendant of Swynford Konigsstuhl would become a multi leading sire in his homeland and further the emergence of German breeding. Among his best are Alkalde, Mandelbaum, Helikon, Caballo. Pik Konig and personal favourite Monsun. Monsun has carried on the sire line with great success.

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Rainbow Quest. Sired by the influential Blushing Groom, Rainbow Quest is out of I Will Follow by Herbager. Rainbow Quest was the champion older horse in Europe in 1985. He was a very successful sire getting the likes of Saumarez, Raintrap, Rainbow Dancer, Quest For Fame, Croco Rouge, Nedawi, Spectrum, Sunshack, Color Vision and Millenary. He is the dam sire of Kris Kin, North Light, Look Hear, Elusive Wave and Powerscourt and many more stakes winners..

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Pleasant Colony. Champion three year old in 1981 with wins in The Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Pleasent Colony would then become a very important sire. He was by His Majesty - Sunrise Colony by Sunrise Flight and was one of the few remaining sires on the St. Simon line in recent times. Some of the best he sired are Behrens, Pleasant Tap, Colonial Affair, Denon, St Jovite, Sir Beaufort and Pleasantly Perfect. He is also the dam sire of Forestry and Pleasant Strike.

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Machiavellian. From the family of Natalma, his third dam, comes Machiavellian. Sired by Mr. Prospector out of Coup De Folie by Halo, Machiavellian won four of seven races including the Prix de la Salamandre. He was a sensational sire, getting 78 stakes winners (10.6%) until his death in 2004. His best are Almutawakel, Medician, Street Cry, Right Approach, Vettori, Rebecca Sharp, Susu, Best Of The Bests and Storming Home. Street Cry and Medician have continued the sire line admirably.

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Acatenango. Bred in 1982 at Gestut Faehrhof, Acatenango was by Surumu - Agrivate by Aggressor. This represents a stout and successful line of German breeding. Acatenango was a three time German horse of the year and is a legend in his home country. He became a successful and highly valued sire winning the sire championship four times. Among his best are the lovely mare Borgia, multi champion Lando, as well as Musketier, Quijano, Blue Canari and Sabiango. He is the dam sire of Animal Kingdom.