Balancoire II b.f. 1911
(Meddler - Ballantrae)
A stakes winner in France, after importation to America she bred six winners, including Distraction, Balance, Hilee and Swinging, and ancestress to Equipoise and Seabiscuit.

Bold Lad ch.c. 1962
(Bold Ruler - Misty Morn)
Champion at two, and winner of all major races that year, he returned at 4 to win the Metropolitan Handicap and the Roseben Handicap, despite nagging unsoundness. An exceptionally beautiful horse, he was disappointing at stud; his best were Italian great Sirlad and champion fillies Marble Arch and Gentle Thoughts.

Defiance ch.f. 1816
(Rubens - Little Folly)
Bred and raced by Oxfordshire breeder Issac Sadler, and later a highly successful broodmare for him. At age three she won Ascot's Duke of York's Plate, Warwick's St. Leger Stakes, and a sweep at Bath, and the following year took a handicap sweepstakes at Cheltenham. Bred nine foals, 1822-1837, including Derby winner Dangerous (see above), and winning daughters Design and Delight. Delight later second dam of the inbred The Emperor (1841), twice winner of the Ascot Gold Cup. Daughter Y. Defiance was later the dam of Doncaster Cup winner The Ban (1848), and another daughter, Dauntless, produced Cesarewitch winner Haco (1850). Two tail-female descendants went to Australasia, producing numerous classic and distance winners in Australia and New Zealand, including Melbourne Cup winner Piastre.

Doris br.f. 1898
(Loved One - Lauretta)
Barely 14.2 hands, she was a modest race filly that ran only as a juvenile, winning two of her nine races, both at five furlongs. In the stud, an outstanding producer of ten winners, including One Thousand Guineas and Oaks winner Princess Dorrie, Derby winner Sunstar (see), Kempton Imperial Produce Stakes winner Radiant, and a top juvenile colt, White Star.

Djebel b.c. 1937
(Tourbillon - Loika)
Won 15 of his 22 races from 2 to 5, including the 2,000 Guineas and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Leading sire in France in the late 1940s and in 1956, his offspring included My Babu, Sierra Nevada, Coronation V, Djebellica, Le Lavandou, Djedah, Clarion, Galcador, Apollonia.

Doncaster ch.c. 1870
(Stockwell - Marigold)
Sire of major importance to the breed, he was winner of 4 races, including the Derby, the Goodwood Cup, the Ascot Gold Cup and the Queen Alexandra Stakes. Through son Bend Or, sent the Eclipse line forward through multiple sire lines. Other offspring included the top race mare Sandiway, Clementina (dam of Le Samaritain), good broodmare Flying Footstep, and the influential sire Muncaster.

Equipoise livch.c. 1928
(Pennant - Swinging)
"The Chocolate Soldier" ran from ages 2 to 6, winning 29 out of 51 starts. Leading sire in the U.S. in 1942, he stood only 4 years, with 9 stakes winners from 74 foals, including champion Level Best, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Shut Out, the top handicappers Bolingbroke and Attention, Equestrian (sire of Stymie) and Igual (dam of Assault).

Ferro br.c. 1923
(Landgraf - Frauenlob)
Winner of the German Derby and the Berlin Grand Prix among other major races in Germany, he became a prominent sire of runners such as Athanasius, Abendfrieden and Anblick.

Gallant Man b.c. 1954
(Migoli - Majideh)
Imported into the U.S. as a yearling, this tiny dynamo won 14 of 26 starts, including the Belmont Stakes, Travers Stakes and the Jockey Club Gold Cup among other distinctions. Sired Gallant Romeo, Gallant Bloom, My Gallant and Spicy Living, among others.

Gladiateur b.c. 1862
(Monarque - Miss Gladiator)
His English Triple Crown wins, in addition to his first places in the Grand Prix de Paris, the Ascot Gold Cup and the Grand St. Leger de France, served notice that French breeding was a force in the thoroughbred world. Poorly conformed and battling lameness throughout his career, he nonetheless is still considered one of the greats. Not a success at stud.

Grey Flight gr.f. 1945
(Mahmoud - Planetoid)
A good race mare, winner of 12 races from 35 starts. Her importance derives from her production as a broodmare; 14 winners from 15 foals, among them Champion 3 year old filly and 1963 broodmare of the year Misty Morn; long-running stakes winner Misty Day; stakes-winning and stakes-producing mare Bold Princess, and What a Pleasure, leading sire in the U.S. in 1975 and 1976. Ancestress of Bold Lad and Time for A Change.

Hoist the Flag b.c. 1968
Tom Rolfe - Wavy Navy
Won at 2 and unbeaten in two starts at 3, he broke his ankle during training and was retired to stud. Leading Sire of 2 Year Olds in U.S. in 1981 and Leading Broodmare sire in 1987. Offspring included dual Arc winner Alleged, Sensational, Stalwart.

Masaka b.f. 1945
(Nearco - Majideh)
Half-sister to Gallant Man (see), her dam was also ancestress of Son of Love, Top Knight, Law Society, and Silver Shark, among other top winners. Masaka was a good winner at 2, and at 3 won the One Thousand Guineas, Oaks, and Irish Oaks; sold to the U.S. where she brought a record price for a broodmare. Through daughter Bara Bibi ancestress of Irish and Epsom Derby winner Kahyasi; also ancestress of Lashkari.

Morganette br. f. 1884
(Springfield - Lady Morgan)
Unattractive, small and untalented, ran once at the age of two. In the stud, outstanding producer of three Derby winners -- Ard Patrick, Irish Derby winner Blairfinde, and English Triple Crown winner Galtee More.

Native Dancer gr.c. 1950
(Polynesian - Geisha)
Big (16.3 hands), handsome horse with great presence, he won 21 of his 22 races between 2 and 4, including the Belmont and Preakness Stakes, the Wood Memorial, Travers Stakes, and most of the major U.S. juvenile stakes races. Sired 45 stakes winners from 304 foals, including Raise a Native, Natalma (dam of Northern Dancer), Dan Cupid, Kauai King, Dancer's Image, Secret Step, and Shenanigans (dam of Icecapade, Ruffian).

Nuage b.c. 1907
(Simonian - Nephte)
Ran in France, winning the Grand Prix de Paris, among other races, then sent to Germany, where he became a top sire of such horses as Anschluss (German St. Leger) and top race fillies Adresse, Orla, Aversion, Gondel, Note.

Nureyev b.c. 1977
(Northern Dancer - Special)
Ran only 3 times, and his major win, the 2,000 Guineas, was set aside by the stewards, the first disqualification of the winner in the history of the race. Internationally influential sire, on the leading sire lists in England, the U.S. and France, important offspring include Theatrical, Miesque, Peintre Celebre, Soviet Star, Sonic Lady, Spinning World, Wolfhound.

Pleasant Colony dkb/br.c. 1968
(His Majesty - Sun Colony)
Just shy of 17 hands, he proved himself as a weight-carrier at classic distances, and in the stud an influence for stamina. Won 6 of his 14 races, including the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, the Wood Memorial and the Woodward Stakes. U.S. classic winner Colonial Affair and top English racing horse St. Jovite are among his important offspring.

Refraction br. f. 1842
(Glaucus - Prism)
Top juvenile winner of the Ham Stakes and Clearwell Stakes, at age 3 won the Oaks over a top field of 21 and the Nassau Stakes. In the stud she produced Grosser Preis von Baden winner La Maladetta, whose female descendants were good iwnners in Hungary, France and Italy.

Ridan b.c. 1959
(Nantallah - Rough Shod)
Brother to Moccasin and Lt. Stevens, all sons of the good broodmare Rough Shod II (also ancestress of Sadler's Wells, Nureyev, Thatch), he won 13 of his 23 races from 2 to 4, and was unbeaten in his juvenile season. Sired 31 stakes winners from 327 foals, including Busiris, Spanish Riddle.

Royal Minstrel gr.c. 1925
(Tetratema - Harpsichord)
Handsome colt ran to age 4, winning the St. James's Palace Stakes at Ascot, the Eclipse Stakes and the Victoria Cup, among other races. Successful sire in the U.S. of Bransome, Mr. Bones, Singing Wood, Dabchick, First Fiddle, and Minstrelette.

Sadler's Wells b.c. 1981
(Northern Dancer - Fairy Bridge)
Good-looking, smooth-moving colt won 6 races at 2 and 3, including the Irish 2,000 Guineas, the Eclipse Stakes and the Irish Champion Stakes. Perennial Leading Sire in England, 1990, 1992-1999; Leading Sire in France in 1993. Offspring include Carnegie, In The Wings, Salsabil, Dance Design, Northern Spur, Old Vic, Correggio, El Prado.

Seabiscuit b.c. 1933
(Hard Tack - Swing On)
Legendary American horse won 33 of his 89 races as he criss-crossed the country from ages 2 to 7, including Bay Meadows Handicap (twice), Hollywood Gold Cup, Brooklyn Handicap, Laurel Stakes. Defeated War Admiral in a much-publicized match race at Pimlico. Went to stud in California, but disappointing as a sire; of his 108 foals, 4 were stakes winners.

Son-in-Law br.c. 1911
(Dark Ronald - Mother-in-Law)
Considered a leading source of stamina, he ran to the age of 5, winning 8 races, the Goodwood Cup, the Jockey Club Cup and the Cesearewitch Stake among them. Leading sire in England, his progeny included Straitlace, Beau Pere, Comedy King, Lady Juror, Rustom Pasha, Trilogy, Winalot. Seen in the pedigrees of many top international jumpers.

Star Appeal b.c. 1970
(Appiani - Sterna)
Tough German-bred winner of 11 of his 39 races, including the Madrid Free Handicap, the Grosser-Prix der Badischen Wirtschaft (twice), the Eclipse Stakes, and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. European Horse of the Year in 1975. Sired such good horses as Kamiros II, Madam Gay, Star Way.

Sunstar br.c. 1908
(Sundridge - Doris)
Courageous colt undefeated at 3, winning the 2,000 Guineas, the Newmarket Stakes and the Derby, although he developed leg trouble prior to the latter race and he broke down towards the end of it. Top sire in England, his offspring included Buchan, Craig An Eran, Cygnus, Galloper Light, North Star III, Villars.

The Palmer b.c. 1864
(Beadsman - Madame Eglantine)
Although overshadowed by his brother, Rosicrucian, good winner of the Ascot Derby, and sire of Pilgrimage (dam of Canterbury Pilgrim), the good race filly and broodmare Palmflower, and producers Jenny Howlett and Maria.

Twenty Grand b.c. 1928
(St. Germans - Bonus)
Top U.S. racehorse in the 1930s with a big stride, always game. Won 14 of his 23 races,including the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Dwyer Stakes, Saratoga Cup and other major races. Proved sterile at stud.