Dam of Violet (by Thormanby), Hedge Rose (by Neptunus) and Feronia (by Thormanby, taproot mare Family 8-d) through each of which the maternal line of the family continues

In addition to her descendants through her daughter Feronia and her daughter Violet Melrose (taproot mare Family 8-g), the best horses which descend from Woodbine include Perth (1896 Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Prix du Jockey Club, Prix Royal-Oak), Priori (1925 Prix Royal-Oak, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe), Herringbone (1943 1000 Guineas, St Leger), Sassafras (1970 Prix du Jockey Club, Prix Royal-Oak, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe), the great filly Ruffian, undefeated in 10 starts

before fatally breaking down in her final start, Golden Fleece (1982 Derby), Assert (1982 Prix du Jockey Club, Irish Derby), Pine Bluff (1992 Preakness), Celtic Swing (1995 French Derby), Fusaichi Pegasus (2000 Kentucky Derby), Cockney Rebel (2007 2000 Guineas, Irish 2000 Guineas), Le Havre (2009 Prix du Jockey Club) and many other worldwide classic winners