Quest for a Classic Winner is the most important modern-day reference on breeding Thoroughbreds. Originally published in 1987 this classic work is now in its third limited edition. Quest for a Classic Winner identifies the 23 foundation families of the Thoroughbred and charts the descendants of the 130 Elite mares in these families. The pedigrees of more than 200 of the greatest Thoroughbreds are listed and analyzed by McLean. The author also analyzes the work of the great Thoroughbred breeders in detailed, insightful chapters describing their mating selections, the history of the stud, the pedigrees and achievements of major horses they bred and more.
Maternal strength has no substitute.
Among his current clients is Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid al-Maktoum, ruler of Dubai. He now lives in Australia after spending time in Kentucky where he helped establish foundation stock for Overbrook Farm and managed the farm's high profile stallion, Storm Cat, in his first three years. In the past nine years his advice to clients regarding mare matings produced more than 200 stakes winners and 11 champions. No material may be reproduced or republished without written permission of The Russell Meerdink Co., Ltd. 1555 S. Park Ave.