Patricia Erigero Hyperion in 1933 was the smallest Derby winner since Little Wonder in 1840 so there doesn't seem to be room for another 'smallest' in the...
I found Bric A *Bac* (not Bric A Brac) in "Sires of American Thoroughbreds" (1953, Blood-Horse). I usually think to check if any of my missing horses are in...
I-2-2003 Dear TBHeritage members, It seems to me that the circle may be narrowing on the possible sire of the 1914 white foal bred by Lord Middleton! Based on...
Can anyone suggest written references pertaining to horse breeding, breeding patterns, or horse selection methods during the creation of the Thoroughbred by...
Dear Collaborators, I would really appreciate any information (aside from the GSB) on the names of all the sons and daughters sired by JOVIAL (GB, 1914) for ...
first of all, i'd like to say hello to all. i have been reading this board with great interest, but little input. i am thrilled to see so many people who have...
... Hi, Loren, I presume you've already inquired at Keeneland and at the NSL for that second volume? If they don't have it, another possible resource might be...
Dear Alibhai, Look for every dose of Hyperion you can get, look for black horses et als like Black Toney, Relic etc and doses from non-grey descendants from...
I'd love to see a good photograph or two of her coat color pattern! Any chance you can get a couple and post or email it? I'm assuming that she's NOT gray...
Hi Bettina , What year was this filly Chocoladenostere foaled and who was her sire: Thanks Frances ( who is clearing at all the all emails on her machine) ... ...
Hallo, Frances, "Chocoladenosterei" (literally=Chocolate Easter Egg) was by Little Flutter and owned by Mr. E. Suckow She had following offspring: 1980 filly...
I was doing some reading on Horlicks pedegree last week and came to know that this NZ grey mare made history on 26 Nov 1989 by winning the Japan Cup (2400 M)in...
thanks so much for the info. i have heard them called Birdcatcher Spots before, but i always read that Birdcatcher was a rabicano. did he also have spots? and...
These are not the same distances, exactly. That would be the difference in the times. Meters vs. miles do not come out the same. Close but not the same. ...
I am searching for information on the racing/stud record of Mortimer's Cross. He was by Nearco, and active in the 40s and 50s. Eventually, he was exported to...
I was only able to find one Mortimer's Cross, but perhaps someone else has better/more information. It's certainly possible that this is *not* the only...
Birdcatcher supposedly got smallish white flecks throughout his coat as he aged, therefore the origin of the term (supposedly!!). Often folks think of them as...
Prorutori won the Italian derby of 1989- does anyone have any knowledge of his whereabouts , history, etc. which they wish to share to a eager listener- ...
Thanks. You are quite right. Certainly a 0.6 % difference in lenghth can be rather crucial insofar as world records are concerned. In this case both are...
Hallo, Frances, The Sires Star and Manfred are the correct one's. Accorcording the German Thoroughbred Studbook: Grasteufel (= Grass Devil) by Woolwinder o/o...
Hi, Frances, I forget to tell you. None of the daughters of "Chocolate Easter Egg" (Schalmei, Senta etc.) turned up in the following Studbook (Vol. 19). Best...
Every horse-lover would have his heart broken when he comes to read the story about Exceller's fate at a swedish slaughthouse in 1997. Agree or not,it was the...
The Shipping Gazette and Sydney general trade list; 1844 Vol. 1, No. 1 (23.3.1844) NOTICE TO SHIPPERS OF HORSES FOR MADRAS AND CALCUTTA The first-sailing...
Re: Mortimer's Cross, he was very lightly raced, running once at 2 and 5 times at 3 - he won an 11f race at 3. There's a photo of him as a late 2yo in Betts...
It's hard to believe someone would name their horse *Garbage*, but that appears to be the name of the 1914 Grand Union Hotel Stakes winner. Maybe it's one of...
1904 Siglight, bc 1902 by Plaudit - La Creole chf 1892 by Spendthrift - *Tarantella by Peter. 11-g. 1906 Penarris, brc 1904 by Garry Herrmann - *Peninah bf...
