A Derby Winner Who Conquered the World

"The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Founded a Racing Dynasty" is the definitive biography of Northern Dancer and his impact as a stallion.

Canadian industrialist and Thoroughbred breeder E.P. Taylor wanted to prove to the world that his native Canada could produce racehorses as good as any. He backed up his belief by offering his own yearlings for sale. Taylor watched his well-bred, handsome colt pass unsold through the auction ring. Named Northern Dancer, the sales reject proved his worth by winning the 1964 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes becoming a Canadian hero.

As a stallion, Northern Dancer at one time commanded a million-dollar stud fee. International competition for his offspring created world records in the auction ring. In "The Kingmaker: How Northern Dancer Founded a Racing Dynasty" respected pedigree authority Avalyn Hunter explores how Northern Dancer and his sons have established a royal dynasty that has profoundly dominated the international bloodstock market.

Avalyn Hunter resides in Lake City, Fla., near Jacksonville. She is the author of "American Classic Pedigrees" for Eclipse Press and a frequent contributor to The Blood-Horse and MarketWatch.

Praise for Avalyn Hunter's "American Classic Pedigrees":

"'American Classic Pedigrees' is enthusiastically recommended reading for professionals as well as non-specialist general readers with an interest in the lineage of championship race horses."

-- Midwest Book Review

"Avalyn Hunter's first published book is a triumph of equine research."

-- Kathleen Jones, www.thoroughbredchampions.com

Publication date: April 2006
ISBN: 1-58150-137-4
Pages: 256; Bound Size: 6" x 9"
Retail price: $26.95 Hardcover

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