| Breeder: Peregrine Bertie, 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven
Taproot Mare Family 12-g
Dam of Hornpipe (by Trumpator) through which the maternal line of this branch of the family continues
The best horses which descend from Luna include Miss Letty (1837 Oaks), Scottish Chief (1864 Ascot Gold Cup), Bavarde (1887 Prix de Diane, Prix Royal-Oak), Bombon (1895 Prix Royal-Oak),
Cavalcade (1934 Kentucky Derby), Teasel (1940 Irish 2000 Guineas), Vigilance (1942 Prix de Diane), Oroso (1957 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe), El Toro (1959 Irish 2000 Guineas), Abermaid (1962 1000 Guineas), Tapalque (1968 Prix du Jockey Club), Parnell (1971 Irish St Leger), Top Sunrise (1988 Prix Royal-Oak), Marienbard (2002 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe) and many other worldwide classic winners
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