Who are the 100 greatest broodmares of all time

[Keith]

1. Almahmoud 2nd dam of Northern Dancer and Halo
2. Natalma dam of Northern Dancer and 3rd dam of Danehill
3. Weekend Surprise dam of A.P. Indy and Summer Squall
4. Somethingroyal dam of Secretariat and Sir Gaylord
5. Special dam of Nureyev and 2nd dam of Sadlers Wells
6. Mumtaz Begum dam of Nasrullah and 2nd dam of Royal Charger
7. [b]Mumtaz Mahal 2nd dam of Nasrullah and Mahmoud
8. Ballade dam of Devil's Bag, Saint Ballado, and Glorious Song
9. Glorious Song dam of Rahy and Singspiel
10. Mahubah dam of Man O' War and 4th dam of Assault
11. Uncle's Lassie dam of Clyde Van Dusen and Betty Derr
12. Betty Derr dam of Iron Maiden and 2nd dam of Courtly Dee and Iron Liege, 3rd dam of Swaps and Althea
13. Iron Maiden dam of Iron Liege and 2nd dam of Swaps
14. Plucky Liege dam of Sir Gallahad III, Bull Dog, Bois Roussell, and Admiral Drake
15. Aspidistra dam of Dr. Fager and Ta Wee, 2nd dam of Great Above 4th dam of Unbridled
16. Hildene dam of Hill Prince and First Landing 2nd dam of Cicada
17. La Troienne dam of Bimelech, Baby League, Big Hurry, and Black Helen 2nd dam of Cohoes, Busher, Striking, Searching,etc. 3rd dam of Buckpasser, Straight Deal, Affectionately, Priceless Gem etc., 4th dam of Personality, Relaxing, etc.
18. Rough Shod II- dam of Lt. Stevens, Moccasin, Ridan, Thong, and Gambetta, 2nd dam of Apalachee, Special, and Gamely.
19. Shenanigans- dam of Ruffian, Icecapade, and Laughter
20. Grey Flight- dam of What a Pleasure, Misty Morn, Bold Princess
2nd dam of Sovereign Dancer
21. Misty Morn dam of Successor, Bold Lad, and Sunrise Flight
22. Pocohontas by Glencoe dam of Stockwell and King Tom
23. Pocohontas by Roman dam of Chieftain and Tom Rolfe
24. Flower Bowl dam of His Majesty and Graustark
25. Selene dam of Hyperion, Sickle, and Pharamond II
26. Cosmah dam of Halo and 2nd dam of Cannonade
27. Canterbury Pilgrim dam of Chaucer and Swynford
28. Little Hut dam of Northfields and Habitat
29. Key Bridge dam of Key To The Mint, Fort Marcy, and Key to Content
30. Alluvial dam of Slew O' Gold and Coastal
31. [/b]Sweet Tooth dam of Alydar, Our Mims, and Sugar and Spice
32. My Charmer dam of Seattle Slew, Lomond, and Seattle Dancer
33. Two Lea dam of Tim Tam and On-and-On
34. Banish Fear dam of Cosmic Bomb and 2nd dam of Prince John
35. Stephanie 2nd dam of Count Fleet and Bolero
36. Crimson Saint dam of Royal Academy and 2nd dam of Storm Cat
37. Gay Hostess dam of Majestic Prince 2nd dam of Caracolero 3rd dam of Secreto and Real Quiet
38. Classy'n Smart dam of Dance Smartly and Smart Strike
39. No Class dam of Sky Classic, Regal Classic, Grey Classic, Always a Classic, and Classy' n Smart
40. Exclusive dam of Exclusive Native and Exclusive Dancer
41. Flaming Page dam of Nijinsky II and 2nd dam of The Minstrel
42. Tree of Knowledge dam of Theatrical and Taiki Blizzard, 2nd dam of Paradise Creek, Forbidden Apple, and Wild Event
43. Never Knock dam of Go For Gin and Pleasant Tap
44. Numbered Account dam of Private Account, Dance Number, and Polish Numbers
45. Boudoir dam of Your Host, Your Hostess,and Flower Bed, 2nd dam of Flower Bowl
46. Your Hostess dam of Gay Hostess and T.V. Commercial
47. Lady Josephine dam of Mumtaz Mahal and 3rd dam of Tudor Minstrel, Nasrullah, and Mahmoud
48. Traffic Court dam of Hasty Road and Traffic Judge
49. Miss Carmie dam of Chris Evert 2nd dam of Winning Colors 3rd dam of Chief's Crown and Tap Dance City
50. Two Bob[b] dam of Two Lea, Twosy, and Miz Clementine
51. Alcibiades dam of Menow 4th dam of Sir Ivor
52. Marguerite[/b] dam of Gallant Fox, Fighting Fox, and Petee-Wrack
53. Lalun dam of Never Bend and Bold Reason
54. Missy Baba dam of Raja Baba and Sauce Boat 3rd dam of Weekend Surprise
55. Foggy Note dam of Relaunch 2nd dam of Glitterman 3rd dam of Rubiano
56. My Dear Girl dam of In Reality and 2nd dam of Dr. Carter
57. Gana Facil dam of Unbridled and Cahill Road
58. Comely Nell dam of Bold Forbes and 2nd dam of Saratoga Six
59. Banquet Bell dam of Chateaugay and Primonetta, 2nd dam of Little Current
60. Toussaud dam of Empire Maker, Chester House, Honest Lady, Decarchy, and Chiselling
61. Bebopper dam of Stop The Music and Hatchet Man
62. High Voltage dam of Bold Commander, Impressive and Irradiate 2nd dam of Majestic Light
63. Lavendula dam of Ambiorix and 2nd dam of Turn-To
64. Baby League dam of Busher, Mr. Busher, and Striking
65. Glowing Tribute dam of Sea Hero, Hero's Honor, and Wild Applause
66. [/b]Fall Aspen dam of Timber Country and 2nd dam of Dubai Millennium
67. Primal Force dam of Awesome Again and Macho Uno
68. Too Bald dam of Capote, Exceller, and Baldski
69. Hidden Talent dam of Too Bald and 3rd dam of Broad Brush
70. Tamerett dam of Tentam, Known Fact, and Secrettame, 2nd dam of Gone West
71. Mixed Marriage dam of Atan and Tamerett
72. Cap and Bells dam of Drone and 2nd dam of El Prado and Notebook
73. Good Example dam of Exclusive and Grass Shack
74. Doubly Sure dam of Kris and Diesis
75. Killaloe dam of Fappiano 2nd dam of Commendable and Clabber Girl 3rd dam of Keeper Hill
76. Klepto dam of Criminal Type, Estrapade, and Isopach
77. Dahlia dam of Dahar, Rivlia, Delegant, and Dahlia's Dreamer
78. Flambette dam of La France and Flambino 2nd dam of Omaha, Johnstown, and Jacola
79. La France dam of Johnstown, and Jacola
80. Con Game dam of Seeking The Gold and Fast Play 2nd dam of King Cugat
81. Imperatrice dam of Somethingroyal and Scattered 3rd dam of Cure The Blues 4th dam of Dash For Cash
82. [b]Best In Show dam of Blush With Pride, Minnie Hauk, and Sex Appeal
83. Aviance dam of Chimes Of Freedom, Denon, and Imperfect Circle, 2nd dam of Aldeberan, Good Journey, and Spinning World
84. Busanda dam of Buckpasser and 2nd dam of Polish Navy
85. Personal Ensign dam of My Flag and Our Emblem
86 Grecian Banner dam of Personal Ensign and Personal Flag
87. Courtly Dee[b] dam of Althea 2nd dam of Green Desert
88. Miesque dam of Kingmambo and East of The Moon
89 Lassie Dear dam of Weekend Surprise and Wolfhound 2nd dam of A.P. Indy, Summer Squall, and Lemon Drop Kid
90. Dinner Time dam of Eight Thirty and 3rd dam of Bold Hour
91. Nothirdchance dam of Hail To Reason and 3rd dam of Meadowlake
92. Baby Zip dam of Ghostzapper and City Zip
93. Prospectors Delite dam of Mineshaft and Tomisue's Delight
94. Gold Digger dam of Mr. Prospector and 3rd dam of Chief Bearhart
95. Thong dam of Special, King Pellinore, Geiger Counter, and Thatch
96. Fairy Bridge dam of Sadlers Wells, Fairy King, Fairy Gold, and Tate Gallery
97. Continue 2nd dam of Swale and Forty Niner
98. Bali Babe dam of Charismatic, Millinnium Wind,and Tossofthecoin
99. Golden Trail 2nd dam of Brian's Time and 3rd dam of Dynaformer
100. Andover Way dam of Dynaformer and 2nd dam of Oflee Wild

I am sure I missed some great mares.

Keith

[Heather T.]

I would add Mannie Grey (or Gray) and Square Angel.

Mannie Grey was the greatest of the "old American" foundation mares.

Square Angel is ancestress of Fantastic Light, Swain, Kamar, Cape Town, Cape Canaveral, Northern Afleet, Key to the Moon, Golden Attraction, Seaside Attraction, Gorgeous, Tap to Music, and several other graded stakewinners.

I would put Pocahontas by Glencoe as #1 and La Troienne as #2.

My two cents...

[kimberley mine]

Empiric (ARG) by Voodoo (Arg) out of Empress (Arg), by British Empire (GB) is one of the foundation mares of Haras Abolengo.

Notable descendents out to five generations, in no particular order:

Espanada (G1 in ARG)
Estambul (Champion in ARG)
Emigrant (G1 in ARG)
Endurance (G1 in BRZ)
Escoleta Fitz (Champion in SAf)
Eventuail (G1 in SAf)
Emerald Beauty (G1 in SAf)
Evidencia (G1 in ARG)
Ecurie (Champion in SAf)
Espaciado (G1 in ARG)
Esperada (Champion in ARG)
Epoque (G1 in SAf)
Empress Club (Champion in SAf)
Equipado (G1 in URU and ARG)
Sebi Halo (G1 in ARG)
Halo Ola (G1 in ARG)
Tex Fina (Champion in Peru)
Tuscon (Champion in Peru)

That list only includes the champions and G1 winners, and ignores the numerous G2/G3/listed winners and stakes placed horses completely.

This is one of the most important and prolific families in South American racing, and I don't think it is exaggeration to compare the influence of Empiric in South America and South Africa to that of Rough Shod II in North America and Europe.

[Keith]

Horses descending from Square Angel and Kamar
1. Love Smitten by Key to the Mint-Square Angel by Quadrangle winner of Apple Blossom H.(Gr.I)
2. Swain by Nashwan-Love Smitten by Key to the Mint Champion Older Male in England twice and Champion Older Male in Ireland
3. Stellarette by Tentam-Square Angel by Quadrangle winner of Barbara Fritchie H.-Gr. III
4. Cuddles by Mr. Prospector-Stellarette by Tentam winner of Hollywood Starlet S.-Gr. I
5. Nureyette by Nureyev-Stellarette by Tentam unraced
6. Tap To Music by Pleasant Tap-Nureyette by Nureyev winner of $1,052,526
7. Northern Afleet by Afleet-Nureyette by Nureyev sire of Afleet Alex
8. Kamar by Key to the Mint-Square Angel by Quadrangle Champion 3 year old filly in Canada, 1990 Broodmare of the Year
9. Key To The Moon by Wajima-Kamar by Key To The Mint Champion Three Year Old in Canada winner of Queen's Plate
10. Gorgeous by Slew O' Gold-Kamar by Key To The Mint winner of $1,171,370 Vanity Inv. H.-Gr. I, Ashland S.-Gr.I, Hollwood Oaks-Gr.I, etc.
11. Seaside Attraction by Seattle Slew-Kamar by Key To The Mint winner of Kentucky Oaks
12. Golden Attraction by Mr. Prospector-Seaside Attraction by Seattle Slew Champion Two Year Old Filly
13. Cape Town by Seeking The Gold-Seaside Attraction by Seattle Slew winner of Florida Derby
14. Jood by Nijinsky II-Kamar by Key to the Mint dam of Fantastic Light
15. Fantastic Light by Rahy-Jood by Nijinsky II winner of $8,486,957 Champion Turf Male Breeder's Cup Turf-ncr

Out of this bloodline you would have to say Square Angel and Kamar should be one of the 100 greatest mares

[Keith]

Look at Empiric's pedigree and she is line bred on the great mare Selene 4x5

Keith

[Keith]

Vertigineux dam of Zenyatta and Balance

[diomed]

La Troienne hand down would be my number one pick. Her genes are EVERYWHERE!

[diomed]

Frizette would be up there on my list too.

[RuffianT21]

Also, Hasili and Better than Honour

Hasili: Banks Hill, Hasili, Champs Elysees, Dansili, Heat Haze, Intercontinental

Better Than Honour: Rags To Riches, Jazil, Casio Drive, Man of Iron

(sorry if these were already mentioned somewhere)

[madelyn]

I think Battle Creek Girl should be in there also.

[jellac]

What about Toussaud?

At 3:
Won Van Geest Criterion S. (ENG-G3)
2nd Calor Silver Trophy (ENG)
3rd Fed Brew Lager Beeswing S. (ENG-G3)
At 4:
Won American H. (USA-G2), Gamely H. (USA-G1), Wilshire H. (USA-G2), Autumn Days H. (USA)
2nd Matriarch S. (USA-G1)

Foaled May 6, 1989.
Broodmare of the Year, 2002.

Dam of G1 winners Empire Maker, Chester House, Honest Lady and Chiselling, and G2 winner Decarchy. What makes her record all the more remarkable is the fact that her five Graded winners are by five different stallions.

[wgc517]

Not sure if she would be top 100 but Relaxing wasn't too bad either..

Dam of Champion Easy Goer along with G1 winners Cadillacing and Easy Now

Winnings: 19 Starts: 13 - 1 - 5, $573,721

At 4:
Won Firenze H. (G2), Gallant Fox H. (G2)
2nd Long Island H. (G3)
3rd Santa Barbara H. (G1), Diana H. (G2), Santa Lucia H.
At 5:
Won Ruffian H. (G1), Delaware H. (G1), John B. Campbell H. (G2), Assault H.
3rd Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), Excelsior H. (G2)


Champion Older Mare of 1981.
1989 Broodmare Of The Year.
At 4: ETR Aqueduct, 9f 1:49.1; NTR Aqueduct, 13f 2:42.2.

[Bid]

Height of Fashion deserves consideration

[Patuxet]

A less parochial list should certainly include Arc winner Urban Sea substantiated by her G1 and/or classic winners: Black Sam Bellamy, Galileo, My Typhoon and Sea The Stars.

[Bid]

Wind In Her Hair