Welcome to American Classic Pedigrees!
Interested in Thoroughbred breeding? Want to find out more of the history behind the names you see in pedigrees? You're in the right place! As a pedigree analyst with over 40 years of experience in researching Thoroughbred bloodlines, I've put together this site to put the resources you're looking for at your fingertips.
American Classic Pedigrees is focused on the bloodlines that have produced the champions and Classic winners of North and South America and is dedicated to everyone who loves Thoroughbreds—owners, breeders, trainers and fans. If you enjoy what you find here, please visit often and tell your friends! You'll find something new here almost every day, and suggestions are always welcome.
American Classic Pedigrees is focused on the bloodlines that have produced the champions and Classic winners of North and South America and is dedicated to everyone who loves Thoroughbreds—owners, breeders, trainers and fans. If you enjoy what you find here, please visit often and tell your friends! You'll find something new here almost every day, and suggestions are always welcome.
2002 Belmont Stakes (USA-G1) winner Sarava, 2000 Preakness Stakes (USA-G1) winner Red Bullet, and 1996 Breeders' Cup Classic (USA-G1) winner Alphabet Soup. Photos by Avalyn Hunter.
What's New?
Last updated: April 18, 2024
Last blog posts:
This week's new horse profiles: Embuche (BRZ), Emoción (BRZ), Latencia (ARG)
Recently updated pages: Con Brio II (GB), Full Sail (GB)
Last updated: April 18, 2024
Last blog posts:
- April 15, 2024 (Mares on Monday)
- April 18, 2024 (Horse Tales)
This week's new horse profiles: Embuche (BRZ), Emoción (BRZ), Latencia (ARG)
Recently updated pages: Con Brio II (GB), Full Sail (GB)
Book developments
March 28, 2024
I have just signed a new contract with the University Press of Kentucky for a book on Holy Bull! Due date for the manuscript is November 1, and it should hit print in late 2025.
The release date for the updated paperback version of The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Founded a Racing Dynasty has been updated to April 2, 2024. The book is being released by Lyons Press (lyonspress.com), and a Kindle edition is also forthcoming. I just got my author's copies and they look great!
Just received author's copies for The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies , so pre-orders will be moving into the warehouse now. Don't forget to pre-order your copies! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900349/the-kentucky-oaks/
Just got word from the local librarian at the Fort White High School/Middle School library (Fort White, Florida)---she bought two copies of Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold, and she says she can't keep them on the shelves because the middle school girls check them out constantly! So, if you're looking for a gift for a horse-crazy youngster, why not purchase a copy? https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813199191/dream-derby/
March 28, 2024
I have just signed a new contract with the University Press of Kentucky for a book on Holy Bull! Due date for the manuscript is November 1, and it should hit print in late 2025.
The release date for the updated paperback version of The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Founded a Racing Dynasty has been updated to April 2, 2024. The book is being released by Lyons Press (lyonspress.com), and a Kindle edition is also forthcoming. I just got my author's copies and they look great!
Just received author's copies for The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies , so pre-orders will be moving into the warehouse now. Don't forget to pre-order your copies! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900349/the-kentucky-oaks/
Just got word from the local librarian at the Fort White High School/Middle School library (Fort White, Florida)---she bought two copies of Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold, and she says she can't keep them on the shelves because the middle school girls check them out constantly! So, if you're looking for a gift for a horse-crazy youngster, why not purchase a copy? https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813199191/dream-derby/
Book signings and appearances
April 30, 2024
Look for me on Lexington's Fox 56 television station during the Live from Chevy Chase show (9:00am-9:30am) on April 30! After that, I will be speaking on the Kentucky Oaks at the Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky, at 12:00 noon. Books will be available for purchase and signing, provided by Carmichael's Bookstore.
May 5, 2024
It's Homecoming at the Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement center in Georgetown, Kentucky! Look for me there! I'll have books available for purchase and signing. Homecoming will kick off at noon and go until 5:00pm.
May 9, 2024
I will be the guest author at the Keeneland Library's "An Evening With the Author" program on May 9 at 6:30pm. I'll be speaking on The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies, and there will be a book signing afterward. Don't forget to buy your tickets! Keeneland Library Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Avalyn Hunter | Keeneland
September 27, 2024
I am now officially scheduled for the second of three sessions in the Marion County Public Library system's "Cooks and Books" series, which will take place at the Dunnellon Public Library at 3:00pm. I will be discussing my book Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold, and after my interview, Yohann Le Bescond, the executive pastry chef at the World Equestrian Center, will make a dish related in some way to the book while we continue to chat. It sounds like it's going to be a really fun afternoon! I'll provide more details as I have them.
Availability
Would you like me to speak at your gathering or participate in a podcast, YouTube, or Zoom event? Please don't hesitate to contact me at aviechat@hotmail.com and we'll see what can be worked out!
April 30, 2024
Look for me on Lexington's Fox 56 television station during the Live from Chevy Chase show (9:00am-9:30am) on April 30! After that, I will be speaking on the Kentucky Oaks at the Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky, at 12:00 noon. Books will be available for purchase and signing, provided by Carmichael's Bookstore.
May 5, 2024
It's Homecoming at the Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement center in Georgetown, Kentucky! Look for me there! I'll have books available for purchase and signing. Homecoming will kick off at noon and go until 5:00pm.
May 9, 2024
I will be the guest author at the Keeneland Library's "An Evening With the Author" program on May 9 at 6:30pm. I'll be speaking on The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies, and there will be a book signing afterward. Don't forget to buy your tickets! Keeneland Library Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Avalyn Hunter | Keeneland
September 27, 2024
I am now officially scheduled for the second of three sessions in the Marion County Public Library system's "Cooks and Books" series, which will take place at the Dunnellon Public Library at 3:00pm. I will be discussing my book Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold, and after my interview, Yohann Le Bescond, the executive pastry chef at the World Equestrian Center, will make a dish related in some way to the book while we continue to chat. It sounds like it's going to be a really fun afternoon! I'll provide more details as I have them.
Availability
Would you like me to speak at your gathering or participate in a podcast, YouTube, or Zoom event? Please don't hesitate to contact me at aviechat@hotmail.com and we'll see what can be worked out!