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List of leading Thoroughbred racehorses

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List of leading Thoroughbred racehorses

This list of leading Thoroughbred racehorses contains the names of undefeated racehorses and other horses that had an outstanding race record in specific categories. Note though that many champions do not appear on the list as an unexpected defeat may be caused by many factors such as injury, illness, going, racing tactics and differences in weight carried, the latter being particularly significant in North America and Australia where handicaps are common even at the highest level of racing.

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Kincsem, Ch.m. 1874, undefeated winner in 54 starts in five countries
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Cobweb was an undefeated winner of the 1,000 Guineas and Epsom Oaks.
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Undefeated: Goldfinder, b.c. 1764 (Snap – mare, by Blank)

It is common to compare racehorses on multiple factors such as their overall race record, the quality of the horses they beat and the brilliance of their wins. Comparison of raw times is generally unreliable between horses of different eras or even over different racecourses due to a variety of factors such as the racing surface and the pace at which the race is run. Timeform ratings, introduced in 1948,[1] and Beyer Speed Figures, introduced in the United States in 1992, are relatively recent attempts to compensate for such variables.[2] Thoroughbred Winning Brew holds the Guinness world record for the fastest speed from the starting gate for a Thoroughbred racehorse, at 70.76 km/h (43.97 mph) over two furlongs,[3] although Quarter Horses attain higher speeds over shorter distances than Thoroughbreds.[4] Such speeds may also be achieved by elite racehorses during the stretch drive.[5]

The two main forms of Thoroughbred horseracing are flat racing and hurdle or steeplechase (jumping) races over obstacles. Jumpers tend to be older than their flat racing counterparts[6] and can have much longer careers, making it possible to earn a large number of wins. For example, champion hurdler Hurricane Fly won a then-record 22 Grade One races over his ten-year career.[7]

Most race horses and race winners are male horses (either intact males or geldings). While male and female horses do not exhibit sexual dimorphism as obviously as human athletes, male horses are considered more aggressive racers and generally have a significant competitive advantage. At the highest level of racing though, intact males have great economic value at stud, so they are often retired after only a few years of racing.[8] In part because they may have longer racing careers, some of the most winning racehorses of all time are females, including Kincsem, Black Caviar, Winx, and Zenyatta.

Undefeated horses

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Below is a list of Thoroughbred racehorses with an undefeated race record. The list is not comprehensive for otherwise unnotable horses with five or fewer starts.

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54KincsemHungarych m1874Cambuscan (GB) x Water Nymph by Cotswold[9]
25Black CaviarAustraliabr m2006Bel Esprit x Helsinge by Desert Sun (GB)[10]
19Peppers PrideUnited StatesB.f.2003Desert God x Lady Pepper by Chili Pepper Pie[11]
18EclipseGreat BritainCh.c.1764Marske x Spilletta by Regulus[12][13][14]
18KarayelTurkeyB.h.1970Prince Tudor (GB) x Linda (TUR) by Cihangir (GB). Triple Crown winner.[15]
16OrmondeGreat BritainB.c.1883Bend Or x Lily Agnes by Macaroni. Triple Crown winner.[16][17]
16PrestigeFranceb c1903Le Pompon x Orgueilleuse by Révérand[18]
16RibotItalyB.c.1952Tenerani (ITY) x Romanella (ITY) by El Greco[19]
15ColinUnited StatesBr.c.1905Commando x Pastorella (GB) by Springfield[20]
15MacónArgentinaB.c.1922Sandal (GB) x Bourgogne by Your Majesty[21][22]
15 Tsurumaru Sunday Japan B.g. 1995 Sunday Silence x Tsurumaru Beppin by Sanei Tholan[23]
14FrankelGreat BritainB.c.2008Galileo x Kind by Danehill[24]
14HighflyerGreat BritainB.c.1774Herod x Rachel by Blank[25]
14NearcoItalyBr.c.1935Pharos (GB) x Nogara by Havresac (FR)
13BarcaldineGreat BritainB.c.1878Solon x Ballyroe by Belladrum[26]
13Personal EnsignUnited States B.f.1984Private Account x Grecian Banner by Hoist The Flag[27]
13TremontUnited StatesB.c.1884Virgil x Ann Fief by Alarm[28]
12ArdrossanGreat BritainB.c.1809John Bull x Miss Whip by Volunteer[29]
12AsteroidUnited StatesB.c.1861Lexington x Nebula by Glencoe (GB)[30]
12BraqueItalyB.h.1954Antonio Canale x Buonamica by Niccolò dell'Arca[31]
12CrucifixGreat BritainB.f.1837Priam x Octaviana by Octavian[32]
11GoldfinderGreat BritainB.c.1764Snap x mare by Blank[33]
11Kurifuji (Toshifuji)JapanCh.f.1940Tournesol (GB) x Kenfuji by Chapel Brampton (GB)[34]
11 Pedro Caimán Venezuela B.h 2011 Harlan's Holiday x Black Eyed Lady by Carson City
10 Freire Chile Ch.h. 1927 El Tango x Filibus by Eclair[35]
10HandsomchampUnited StatesGr./R h.2002Fabulous Champ x Holly D by Hey Rob[36]
10NereideGermanyB.f.1933Laland x Nella da Gabbio (ITY) by Grand Parade (GB)[37]
10Tokino MinoruJapanB.c.1948Theft (IRE) x Daini Tyrant's Queen (GB) by Soldennis[38]
9BahramGreat BritainB.c.1932Blandford x Friar's Daughter by Friar Marcus[39] Triple Crown winner.
9CombatGreat BritainBr.c.1944Big Game x Commotion by Mieuxce (FR)[40]
9Grand FlaneurAustraliaB.c.1877Yattendon x First Lady (GB) by St. Albans[41]
9 Moscona Chile B.f. 1986 Mocito Guapo x Chispita by Chairman Walker[42]
9PatienceHungaryCh.f.1902Bona Vista x (GB) Podagra (GB) by Galopin[38][40]
9RegulusGreat BritainB.c.1739Godolphin Arabian x Grey Robinson by Bald Galloway[43]
9St. SimonGreat BritainB.c.1881Galopin x St. Angela by King Tom[44]
8AlipesGreat BritainBr. or b. f.1757Regulus x Lusty by Locust[45]
8American EclipseUnited StatesCh.c.1814Duroc x Miller's Damsel by Messenger[46]
8Bullets FeverUnited Statesgr.c.2013Fiber Sonde x Ghost Canyon by Indian Charlie[47]
8CaracallaFranceB.c1942Tourbillon x Astronomie by Asterus[38]
8La CressonniereFranceb.f.2013Le Havre x Absolute Lady by Galileo[48]
8MaruzenskyJapanb. c.1974Nijinsky II x Shill by Buckpasser[49]
8Rare BrickUnited StatesBlk.c.1983Rare Performer x Windy Brick by Mr. Brick[29]
8SensationsUnited StatesBr.c.1877Leamington x Susan Beane by Lexington[29]
8SweetbriarGreat BritainCh. c1769Syphon x mare (1763) by Shakespeare[50]
8TiffinGreat Britainb. f.1926Tetratema x Dawn-wind by Sunstar[51]
7Cluster of StarsUnited StatesB.f.2009Greely's Galaxy x Babyurthegreatest by Honour and Glory[52]
7El Rio ReyUnited StatesB.h.1887Norfolk x Marian by Malcolm[53]
7 Fain Argentina b.h. 1982 Dancing Moss x Fallow's Sister by Worden[54]
7ItajaraBrazilBr.c.1983Felicio x Apple Honey by Falkland[29]
7Kitano DaioJapanCh.c.1965Die Hard x Kitano Hikari by Tosa Midori[55]
7Malt QueenAustraliaBr.f.1905Maltster x Her Majesty by Sunrise[56]
7MannameadGreat BritainB.h.1929Manna x Pinprick by Torpoint[56]
7MonarchUnited StatesB.c.1834Priam x Delphine by Whisker[29]
7Perdita IIGreat BritainB.m.1881Hampton x Hermione by Young Melbourne[40]
7RodolphUnited StatesB.c.1831Sir Archy Montorio or Sir Archy x Haxall's Moses Mare by Haxall's Moses[29]
7SalvatorFranceCh.c.1872Dollar x Sauvagine by Ion[29]
7VianiItalyB.c.1967Acropolis x Violante Vanni by Yorick[29]
7The TetrarchIrelandGr.c.1911Roi Herode (FR) x Vahren by Bona Vista[40]
7ZarkavaIrelandB.f.2005Zamindar (USA) x Zarkasha by Kahyasi[57]
6 Ace Impact Ireland B.c. 2020 Cracksman x Absolutly Me by Anabaa Blue[58][59]
6AldfordGreat BritainBr.c.1911Mauvezin x Mangalmi by William the Third[29]
6Albany GirlGreat BritainCh.f.1935Duncan Gray x Vestalia by Abbot's Trace[29]
6 Amianto Argentina Ch.h. 1888 Zanoni x Mariana by Chivalrous[60]
6Bay MiddletonGreat BritainB.c.1833Sultan x Cobweb by Phantom[61]
6Bustin StonesUnited StatesCh.h.2004City Zip x Shesasurething by Prospectors Gamble[62]
6Candy RideArgentinaB.c.1999Ride The Rails (USA) x Candy Girl by Candy Stripes (USA)[63]
6Cavaliere d'ArpinoItalyB.c.1926Havresac (FR) x Chuette (GB) by Cicero[38]
6ClaudeItalyB.h.1964Hornbeam (GB) x Aigue-Vive (FR) by Vatellor[64]
6DismalGreat BritainBuc.c.1733Godolphin Arabian x Alcock Arabian Mare by Alcock's Arabian[29]
6FlightlineUnited StatesB.c.2018Tapit x Feathered by Indian Charlie[65]
6Flying ChildersGreat BritainB.c.1714Darley Arabian x Betty Leedes by Wharton's Careless[66]
6Hurry OnGreat BritainCh.c.1913Marcovil x Tout Suite by Sainfoin[38]
6* Justify United States Ch.c. 2015 Scat Daddy x Stage Magic by Ghostzapper[67]
6ManantialArgentinaBlk.c.1955Gulf Stream x Magda by Full Sail[29]
6 Miss Therese Chile Gr.f. 1958 Lucky Lord x Lesna by Filibustero[68]
6PayasoArgentinaB.c.1929Re-Echo x Payasada by Pippermint[29]
6 Soberbo Brazil Ch.c. 1990 Restless Jet x Lark Luciana by Tumble Lark[69]
6TolgusGreat BritainB.h.1923Stefan the Great x Rosa Croft by Lemberg[70]
6 Val de Grace Brazil Ch.c. 1991 Clackson x In Passion by Hang Ten[71]
6Windsor SlipperIrelandB.c.1939Windsor Lad x Carpet Slipper by Phalaris[29]
5AjaxFranceB.h.1901Flying Fox x Amie by Clamart[72]
5DiceUnited StatesB.h.1925Dominant x Frumpery by Chicle[73]
5EmersonBrazilB.c.1958Coaraze (FR) x Empeñosa by Full Sail (GB)[38][74]
5FasliyevIrelandB.h.1997Nureyev x Mr P's Princess by Mr. Prospector[75]
5HussonArgentinaCh.h.2003Hussonet (USA) x Villa Elisa (CHI) by Roy[76]
5KnellerGreat BritainCh.c.1985Lomond x Fruition by Rheingold[29]
5LandaluceUnited StatesB/br.f.1980Seattle Slew x Strip Poker by Bold Bidder[77]
5LandgrafGermanyB.c.1914Louviers (GB) x Ladora (GB) by Ladas[38]
5 Le Coeur Argentina Ch.c. 1922 Le Temps x Blue Bell by Simonside[78]
5MelodyArgentinaB.f.1947Meadow x Elegy, by Rustom Pasha[29]
5NorfolkUnited StatesB.c.1861Lexington x Novice by Glencoe (GB)[30]
5 Perigord Peru Ch. c. 1954 Pertinaz x Pattern, by Borealis[79]
5PrecociousGreat BritainB.c.1981Mummy's Pet x Mrs Moss by Reform[29]
5Queen's LogicIrelandCh. f.1999Grand Lodge x Lagrion by Diesis[80]
5ResetAustraliaB.h.2000Zabeel x Assertive Lass by Zeditave[81]
5TeofiloIrelandB.h.2004Galileo x Speirbhean by Danehill[82]
4Agnes TachyonJapanch.h.1998Sunday Silence x Agnes Flora by Royal Ski[83]
4CatchascatchcanGreat BritainB.f.1995Pursuit of Love x Catawba by Mill Reef[84]
4DroneUnited StatesGr.c.1966Sir Gaylord x Cap and Bells by Tom Fool. Notable broodmare sire.[85]
4Fuji KisekiJapanblk.h1992Sunday Silence x Millracer by Le Fabuleux. Champion two-year-old.[86]
4Golden FleeceUnited StatesB.c.1979Nijinsky II (CAN) x Exotic Treat by Vaguely Noble. Won Epsom Derby.[87]
4LammtarraUnited StatesCh.c.1992Nijinsky II (CAN) x Snow Bride by Blushing Groom. Three Group 1 victories.[88]
4MadeliaFranceCh.m.1974Caro x Moonmadness by Tom Fool. French champion 3yo filly.[89]
4MasteryUnited StatesDk. b.c.2014Candy Ride x Steady Course by Old Trieste. Cash Call Futurity.[90]
4 Nadal United States B.c 2017 Blame x Ascending Angel by Pulpit[91]
4Raise a NativeUnited StatesCh.c.1961Native Dancer x Raise You by Case Ace.[92] Champion two-year-old colt and noted sire
4SaphirGermanyb.c.1894Chamant x Sappho by Wisdom[93] Austrian Derby, three-time champion sire in Germany
4SnapGreat BritainBlk.c.1750Snip x Sister to Slipby by Fox. Noted sire.[94]
4VindicationUnited StatesB.h.2000Seattle Slew x Strawberry Reason by Strawberry Road.[95] Breeders' Cup Juvenile
4White MoonstoneUnited StatesB.f.2008Dynaformer x Desert Gold by Seeking the Gold. Fillies Mile.[96]
3 Army Mule United States b h 2014 Friesian Fire x Crafty Toast by Crafty Professor. Carter Handicap.[97]
3Blue TrainGreat BritainCh.c.1944Blue Peter x Sun Chariot (IRE) by Hyperion[29]
3BoniformNew ZealandB.h.1904Multiform x Otterden (GB) by Sheen[98]
3CobwebGreat BritainB.f.1821Phantom x Filagree by Soothsayer[99] Winner of 1000 Guineas and Oaks.
3DanzigUnited StatesB.c.1977Northern Dancer (CAN) x Pas De Nom by Admiral's Voyage. Leading sire.[100]
3FootstepsinthesandIrelandB.c.2002Giant's Causeway x Glatisant by Rainbow Quest. Won 2000 Guineas.[101]
3MeadowlakeUnited StatesCh.c.1983Hold Your Peace x Suspicious Native by Raise a Native. G1 winner.[102]
3PharisFranceBl.c.1936Pharos (GB) x Carissima by Clarissimus.[38] Noted sire.
3ProntoArgentinaB.c.1958Timor x Prosperina by Gusty[38]
3QuortoIrelandB.c.2016Dubawi x Volume by Mount Nelson[103]
3ValyraGreat BritainB.f.2008Azamour x Valima by Linamix[104]
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*Although Justify finished first in all his races, in 2024 he was officially disqualified from his win in the 2018 Santa Anita Derby, making his official record no longer undefeated. A pending appeal contesting this disqualification was filed in April 2024.[105][106]

Federico Tesio bred several undefeated champions including Nearco, Ribot, Braque, and Cavaliere d'Arpino, whom he considered the best horse that he ever bred.[31]

Cherimoya, 1908, won The Oaks at her only start.

Undefeated horses without five known starts

Nordlicht (chestnut horse 1941–1968, by Oleander x Nereide, by Laland) was also undefeated after an unknown number of starts. His victories included the Deutsches Derby and Austrian Derby.[107] Middleton and Amato had one start each with both of them winning The Derby and then retiring. Cherimoya did likewise when she won The Oaks in her only start. Morston (colt by Ragusa x Windmill Girl by Hornbeam) had two starts, winning both, the second of which was the 1973 Epsom Derby. Sailor won both his races, including the 1820 Epsom Derby. Suspender had three starts, in smaller races, for three wins.[108] Don Juan by Loyalist, Ball's Florizel (1801), Mirza by the Godolphin Arabian, and Lecturer (1869), were also unbeaten, but the number of their wins is unknown.[109]

Most wins

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Kingston, winner of 89 races

There have been only 7 horses to win over 100 races, all of them coming from Puerto Rico in restricted racing. The all-time record, recognized by Guinness World Records, is held by Chorisbar who won 197 times over the course of 324 career starts.[110] Condado, a chestnut horse who raced in Puerto Rico from 1936 to 1943, won a grand total of 152 times[111] Galgo Jr. earned 137 wins in 159 starts from 1930 to 1936.[29] Cofresi won 119 races,[29] racing at around the same time as Condado.

In the United States, Kingston (by Spendthrift) had 138 starts and won 89 of these, including 30 stakes-races. According to the American Horse Racing Hall of Fame, his 89 wins set the all-time record. Commencing a winning sequence as a four-year-old on 21 August 1888, Kingston had 35 race starts until 30 May 1891 during which he was defeated only twice.[112] Bankrupt won 86 races from 348 starts, and he was also by Spendthrift.[113] Tippety Witchet (1915, by Broomstick) started 266 times for 78 wins.[114] Pan Zareta started 151 times with 76 wins and is considered to be the "winningest female Thoroughbred in American history".[115]

Catherina (1830, by Whisker) started in 176 races and won 79 of them, many over long distances, including the Manchester Cup, Tradesmen's Cup, and Heaton Park's King's Cup.[116][29] Many of Catherina's races were heat races, and she therefore actually faced the starter 298 times and was the first past the finish line 136 times, including two disqualifications, one walkover, and two dead-heats.

Successive victories

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Camarero after 56 consecutive race wins

The horses who were defeated but had ten or more consecutive race wins include

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    • (Bond's) First Consul (USA)[142]
    • Lottery (USA)‡[143]
    • Meteor (GB)[143]
    • Picnic in the Park (AUS)[139]
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Zenyatta gallops off to the 13th of 19 straight victories in the Lady's Secret
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Pretty Polly, winner of 15 consecutive races
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Enable, winner of 12 consecutive races
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Sprinter Sacre, winner of 10 consecutive races
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‡ Filly or mare

*The ninth race in Kelso's streak was earned via disqualification.[218]

Horses with long sequences of jumping victories include Sir Ken, who won 16 hurdle races in England; and Poethlyn, who won 11 steeplechases in succession, including two Grand National races.[262]

Most wins in one season

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Jorrocks, Australian racehorse famous for winning many races, including 30 of 31 in 1846
    • Fisherman (GB) – 1856; as a three-year-old, winning from 1/2 mile to 3 miles[264]
    • Bachiller (PR) – 1945[156]
    • Chorisbar – 1945, 1946[110]
    • Yaucono (PR) – 1942[117]
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Most group / grade one (G1) wins

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Hurricane Fly being walked by his handlers before a race
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Beholder (outside) overtaking Songbird in the Distaff for her eleventh Grade I win
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Sceptre by Emil Adam
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Black Caviar before the Diamond Jubilee Stakes

To identify the highest quality races, the pattern race system was introduced in Europe in 1971, followed by the graded stakes system in North America in 1974.[381] Other countries followed suit, though the criteria and quality has not always been consistent between racing jurisdictions. The following list considers horses that won grade one / group one races that were open for International competition. Winners of local (restricted) group / grade one wins are not included.

The horses with ten or more such G1 race wins are:

‡ Mare

In 1902 Sceptre became the only racehorse to win four British Classic Races outright. Previously, in 1868, Formosa won the same four races but dead-heated in the 2,000 Guineas Stakes.[418]

Successive group / grade one (G1) wins

This list shows horses who won a series of Grade/Group 1 races without a loss and without an intervening race at a lower level of competition.

‡ Mare

Successive Stakes wins

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Frankel, the winner of 12 successive stakes

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Once-defeated horses

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Below is a list of Thoroughbred racehorses who were defeated once. The list is not comprehensive for otherwise unnotable horses with fewer than ten wins.

Horses such as Wheel of Fortune, Barbaro, Ruffian and Vanity (1812, either 10:9-0-0 or 12:11-0-0[447]) sustained injury or broke down in their only defeat.

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27:26–1–0 Giles The First Austria-Hungary Br.h. 1860 St Giles x Lady Shrewsbury by Launcelot 1863 Continental St Leger (Baden Baden), 2nd by neck
23:22-1-0 Elusive Pimpernel India Ch.h. 1991 Wattlefield x Right Step by Ilheus 1995 Idar Gold Trophy, 2nd
22:21–?–? Lottery United States Ch.m. 1803 Bedford x Anvilina by Anvil Lost her first race[143]
22:21–1–0Native DancerUnited StatesGr.h. 1950Polynesian x Geisha by Discovery1953 Kentucky Derby, 2nd
21:20–1–0Man o' WarUnited StatesCh.h. 1917Fair Play x Mahubah by Rock Sand1919 Sanford Stakes, 2nd
20:19–1–0ZenyattaUnited StatesDk b/br.m. 2004Street Cry x Vertigineux by Kris S.2010 Breeders' Cup Classic, 2nd
19:18–0–0 Friponnier Great Britain Ch.h. 1864 Chevalier Dindustrie x Tension by Teddington Lost his 5th start
19:18–0–0HambletonianGreat BritainB.h. 1792King Fergus x Grey Highflyer by Highflyer1796 Sweepstakes, ran off course[448]
19:18–1–0 Old Man Argentina Ch.h. 1901 Orbit x Moissonneuse by Dollar 1904 Premio Comparación, 2nd[449]
19:18–0–0SquandererIndiaB.h. 1973Valoroso x Milky Way by Scamperdale1976 Colts Trial Stakes, 3rd[450][451]
18:17–1–0BotafogoArgentinaCh.h. 1914Old Man x Korea by Raeburn1918 Gran Premio Carlos Pellegrini, 2nd[38]
18:17–1–0Brigadier GerardGreat BritainB.h. 1968Queen's Hussar x La Paiva by Prince Chevalier1972 Benson & Hedges Gold Cup, 2nd
18:17–0–0GradiscoVenezuelaB.h. 1960Show Ring x Gradara by Orsenigo
16:15–1–0The Flying DutchmanGreat BritainBr.h. 1846Bay Middleton x Barbelle by Sandbeck1850 Doncaster Cup, 2nd
15:14–0–1SysonbyUnited StatesB.h. 1902Melton x Optime by Orme1904 Sheepshead Bay Futurity, 3rd
14:13–1–0 Ahmad Argentina Br.h. 1975 Good Manners x Azyade by Churrinche 1979 Premio America, 2nd[452]
14:13–1–0CamarineGreat BritainCh.m. 1828Juniper x Rubens mare by RubensMaiden race, 2nd
14:13–1–0 Rico Argentina B.h. 1919 Picacero x Realeza by Old Man 1923, 2nd[453]
13:12-0-0 Ka Shock Do New Zealand Gr.m. 1987 Engagement x Nursery Rhyme 1991 Presidents Cup, 5th[454]
12:11–0–0AlbaGermanyB.h. 1927Wallenstein x Arabis by Ard Patrick[38]
12:11–0–0InvasorArgentinaB.h 2002Candy Stripes x Quendom by Interprete2005 UAE Derby, 4th
12:11–1–0IsinglassGreat BritainB. h. 1890Isonomy x Deadlock by Wenlock1893 Lancashire Plate, 2nd
12:11-0-0 La Vraie Reine United States B.m. 1848 Sovereign x Veracity by Pacific Withdrawn from 4-mile heat race[447]
11:10–1–0 Atlantic Jewel Australia B.m. 2008 Fastnet Rock x Regard by Zabeel 2013 Underwood Stakes, 2nd
11:10–0–0 Awesome Feather United States B.m. 2008 Awesome of Course x Precious Feather by Gone West 2012 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic, 6th
11:10–0–0 Baaeed Great Britain B.h. 2018 Sea The Stars x Agareed, by Kingmambo 2022 Champion Stakes, 4th[425]
11:10-0-0 Dżamajka Poland Ch.m.1997 Juror x Dżamira by Rutilio Rufo Gonitwa dla 2 l. koni I grupy., 4th[455]
11:10–0–1 Galopin Great Britain Br.h. 1872 Vedette x Flying Duchess by The Flying Dutchman 1874 Middle Park Plate, 3rd
11:10–1–0 Imi Hungary B.h. 1953 Internezzo x Minci by Mannamead[38]
11–10–1–0LeonatusUnited StatesB.h. 1880Longfellow x Semper Felix by PhaetonMaiden Stakes, 2nd
11:10–1–0Queen of TrumpsGreat BritainBr.m. 1832Velocipede x Princess Royal by Castrel1835 Scarborough Stakes, 2nd (attacked by dog)
11:10–0–0 Ruffian United States Dk b/br.m. 1972 Reviewer x Shenanigans by Native Dancer 1975 Match race against Foolish Pleasure, DNF
11:10–0–1Wheel of FortuneGreat BritainB.m. 1869Adventurer x Queen Berths by Kingston1879 Great Yorkshire Stakes, 3rd
10:9–1–0AllegedUnited StatesB.h. 1974Hoist the Flag x Princess Pout by Prince John1977 St. Leger Stakes, 2nd
10:9–1–0Divine ProportionsUnited StatesB.m. 2002Kingmambo x Myth to Reality by Sadler's Wells2005 Prix Jacques Le Marois, 2nd
10:9–1–0Don JohnGreat BritainB.h. 1835Waverley x Comus mare by Comus1839 Port Stakes, 2nd
10:9–0–0Dubai MillenniumGreat BritainB.h. 1996Seeking The Gold x Colorado Dancer by Shareef Dancer1999 Epsom Derby, 7th
10:9–1–0 Espirita Argentina Ch.m. 1907 Old Man x Espuma by Wagram [456]
10:9–1–0ForliArgentinaCh.h. 1963Aristophanes x Trevisa by Advocate1967 Citation Handicap, 2nd[457]
10:9–0–1Horse ChestnutSouth AfricaCh.h. 1995Fort Wood x London Wall by Col Pickering1998 Morris Lipschitz Juvenile Plate, 3rd
10:9–1–0Majestic PrinceUnited StatesCh.h. 1966Raise a Native x Gay Hostess by Royal Charger1969 Belmont Stakes, 2nd
10:9–1–0Phone TrickUnited StatesDkb/br.h. 1982Clever Trick x Over the Phone by Finnegan1986 Tom Fool Stakes, 2nd
10:9–0–0 Stopshoppingdebbie United States Dkb/br.m. 2010 Curlin x Taste the Passion by Wild Again 2014 L.A Woman Stakes, 5th
10:9–1–0West AustralianGreat BritainB.h. 1850Melbourne x Mowerina by Touchstone1852 Criterion Stakes, 2nd[458]
9:8–1–0 Dalakhani Ireland Gr.h. 2000 Darshaan x Daltawa by Miswaki 2003 Irish Derby, 2nd
9:8–1–0DanteGreat BritainBr.h. 1942Nearco x Rosy Legend by Dark Legend1945 2000 Guineas Stakes, 2nd[38]
9:8–0–0 Derek Brazil Ch.h. 1978 Kublai Khan x Epinette by Blackamoor 1982 Grande Prêmio Taça de Ouro, 18th[459][460]
9:8–0–0 Devi's Bag United States Dkb/br.h. 1981 Halo x Ballade by Herbager 1984 Flamingo Stakes, 4th
9:8–1–0Donatello IIFranceCh.h. 1934Blenheim x Delleana by Clarissimus1937 Grand Prix de Paris, 2nd[461][38]
9:8–1–0 Herold Germany Br.h. 1917 Dark Ronald x Hornisse by Ard Patrick 1920 Henkel-Rennen (Deutsches 2000 Guineas), 2nd[38][461]
9:8–1–0 Horometer Canada Br.g. 1931 Hourless x Star Pal by North Star 1934 William Hendrie Memorial Handicap, 2nd
9:8–1–0 King Glorious United States Dkb/br.h. 1986 Naevus x Glorious Natalie by Reflected Glory 1989 Gold Tush, 2nd
9:8–1–0Mistress FordFranceB.m. 1933Blandford (IRE) x Polly Flinders II by Teddy1936 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, 2nd[38]
9:8–0–0Sea the StarsIrelandB.h. 2006Cape Cross x Urban Sea by Miswaki2008 Maiden race, 4th
9:8–1–0SicambreFranceBr.h. 1948Prince Bio x Sif by Rialto1950 Prix Morny, 2nd[38]
9:8–1–0Smarty JonesUnited StatesCh.h. 2001Elusive Quality x I'll Get Along by Smile2004 Belmont Stakes, 2nd
9: 8–0–1[38] Sun Chariot Ireland B.m. 1939 Hyperion x Clarence by Diligence
9 :8–1–0 Trastevere Peru B.h. 1965 Agamenon x Libertina by Leading Light 1968 Clásico José Olaya, 2nd[462]
8: 7-0-1 Anita Peabody United States B.m. 1925 Luke McLuke x La Dauphine by The Tetrarch 1927 Schuylerville Stakes, 3rd[463]
8: 7–0–0 Big Brown United States B.h. 2005 Boundary x Mien by Nureyev 2008 Belmont Stakes, DNF
8: 7-0-1 Bleeker Street United States Gr.m. 2018 Quality Road x Lemon Liqueur by Exchange Rate 2022 Diana Stakes, 3rd
8: 7–1–0 Capablanca Argentina B.h. 1921 The Panther x Sixpenny II by William the Third [78]
8: 7–1–0 El Gran Senor United States B.h. 1981 Northern Dancer x Sex Appeal by Buckpasser 1984 Epsom Derby, 2nd
8:7–0–1 Élite Argentina Ch.m. 1951 Seductor x Eme by Lord Wembley 1955 Gran Premio de San Isidro, 3rd[38][464]
8:7–0–1 Grand Parade Ireland Blk.h. 1916 Orby x Grand Geraldine by Desmond 1918 Moulton Stakes, 3rd
8:7–1–0 Graustark United States Ch.h. 1963 Ribot x Flower Bowl by Alibhai 1966 Blue Grass Stakes, 2nd[38]
8:7-0-0 Grozny Peru Gr.h.1995 Privato x Lady Tere by Niobrara 1998 Gran Premio Nacional Augusto B. Leguia, 7th
8:7–0–0 Hula Dancer United States Gr.m. 1960 Native Dancer x Flash On by Ambrose Light 1963 Prix de Diane, 5th
8:7–0–1 King Kamehameha Japan B.h. 2001 Kingmambo x Manfath by Last Tycoon 2004 Keisei Hai, 3rd
8:7–1–0KingmanUnited KingdomB.h. 2011Invincible Spirit x Zenda by Zamindar2014 2000 Guineas Stakes, 2nd
8:7–1–0MacaroniUnited KingdomB.h. 1860Sweetmeat x Jocose by Pantaloon1862 Debut race
8:7–1–0Mihono BourbonJapanCh.h. 1989Magnitude x Katsumi Echo by Charlet1992 Kikuka Sho, 2nd
8:7–0–0ReelUnited StatesGr.m. 1838Glencoe x Gallopade by Catton[465]
8:7–0–0 Rock Fall United States Dkb/br.h. 2011 Speightstown x Renda by Medaglia d'Oro 2014 Maiden race, 8th
8:7–1–0Sea BirdFranceCh.h. 1962Dan Cupid x Sicalade by Sicambre1964 Grand Critérium, 2nd
8:7–0–0 Set Fool Chile B.h. 1983 Settlement Day x Trima by El Tirol 1987 Gran Premio Internacional, 4th
8:7–0–0 Shakespeare United States B.h. 2001 Theatrical x Lady Shirl by That's a Nice 2005 Breeders' Cup Turf
8:7–1–0SinndarIrelandB.h. 1997Grand Lodge x Sinntara by Lashkari2000 Ballysax Stakes, 2nd
8:7–0–1Sircat SallyUnited StatesDkb/br.m. 2014Surf Cat x Sister Sally by In Excess )2017 San Clemente Handicap, 3rd[466]
7:6–1–0St PatrickGreat BritainCh.h. 1817Walton x Dick Andrews mare by Dick Andrews1821 Fitzwilliam Stakes, 2nd
7:6–1–0LexingtonUnited StatesB.h. 1850Boston x Alice Carneal by Sarpedon (GB)1854 Jockey Club Purse, 2nd[467]
7:6–1–0PartnerGreat BritainCh.h. 1718Jigg x Sister to Mixbury, by Curwen's Bay Barb[468]1728 race, 2nd
7:6–0–0BarbaroUnited StatesB.h. 2003Dynaformer x La Ville Rouge by Carson City2006 Preakness Stakes, DNF
7:6–0–0City of TroyUnited StatesB.c. 2021Justify x Together Forever by Galileo2024 2,000 Guineas Stakes, 9th
7–6–1–0 Eternal Rule Canada Dkb/br.g. 2008 Tribal Rule x Eternal Legend By Gold Legend 2012 Bold Venture Stakes, 2nd
7:6–0–0Val d'OrFranceB.h. 1902Flying Fox x Wandora by Bruce1905 Grand Prix de Paris, 4th
6:5–1-0 Agnes Flora Japan B.m. 1987 Royal Ski x Agnes Lady by Remand 1990 Yushun Himba, 2nd
6:5–1-0 Chaffinch Argentina B.h. 1926 Buen Papel x Chaica by Américo [78]
6:5–0–1 Graydar United States Gr.h. 2009 Unbridled's Song x Sweetest Smile by Dehere 2012 Allowance race, 3rd[469]
6:5–0–0Hoist the FlagUnited StatesB.h. 1968Tom Rolfe x Wavy Navy by War Admiral1970 Champagne Stakes, DQ to last (finished 1st)[470]
6:5–0–0* Justify United States Ch.c. 2015 Scat Daddy x Stage Magic by Ghostzapper 2016 Santa Anita Derby, DQ[67][105][106]
6:5–1–0Kingston TreasureHong KongGr.g. 1995Spectacular Love x Attempting by Try My Best1999 Camellia Divided Handicap, 2nd[471]
6:5–1–0MajesticperfectionUnited StatesB.h. 2006Harlan's Holiday x Act So Noble by Wavering Monarch2010 Maiden race, 3rd[472]
6:5–1–0MeldGreat BritainB.m. 1952Alycidon x Daily Double by Fair Trial1954 Debut race, 2nd
6:5–1–0SebringAustraliaCh.h. 2005More Than Ready x Pure Speed by Flying Spur2008 Champagne Stakes, 2nd[473]
6:5–1–0VoltaireGreat BritainBr.h. 1826Blacklock x mare by Phantom1829 St Leger Stakes, 2nd
6:5–0–0ZilzalUnited StatesCh.c 1986Nureyev x French Charmer by Le Fabuleux1989 Breeders' Cup Mile, 6th
5:4–0–1 Apalachee United States B.h. 1971 Round Table x Moccasin by Nantallah 1974 2000 Guineas, 3rd
5:4–1–0 Barremina Panama Ch.h. 1971 Royal Medal x Bacacay by Moslem Clásico Louis Martínez, 2nd
5:4–1–0 Bletchingly Australia Br.h. 1970 Biscay x Coogee (GB) by Relic (USA)
5:4–0–0 Celtíbero Argentina B.h. 1957 Cardanil II x Raza by Bahram [78]
5:4–1–0 Cipayo Argentina B.h. 1974 Lacydon x Tsarina by Tamerlane 1977 Gran Premio Jockey Club, 2nd[474]
5:4–0–1 Common Great Britain Ch.h. 1888 Isomony x Thistle by Scottish Chief 1891 Eclipse Stakes, 3rd[475]
5:4–0–0 Flanders United States Ch.m. 1992 Seeking The Gold x Starlet Storm by Storm Bird 1994 Matron Stakes, DQ (finished 1st)
5:4–0–0 Heil! (known as Yamilé after 1940) Argentina B.m. 1936 Congreve x Hillah by Sardanapale [78]
5:4–0–0 Magnum Moon United States B.h. 2015 Malibu Moon x Dazzling Song by Unbridled's Song 2018 Kentucky Derby, 19th
5:4-1-0 Mr. Zippity Do Dah United States Ch.h. 1984 Exuberant x Catchy Little Tune by Daryl's Joy 1986 Whas Stakes, 2nd
5:4–0–1 Noblesse Ireland Ch.m. 1960 Mossborough x Duke's Delight by His Grace 1963 Prix Vermeille, 3rd
5:4–1–0 Riddlesworth Great Britain Ch.h. 1828 Emilius x Fillagree by Soothsayer 1831 Epsom Derby, 2nd
5:4–1–0 Uruguayo Argentina B.h. 1968 Pronto x Unna by Cyrus the Great [476]
4:3–1–0BlandfordIrelandBr.h. 1919Swynford x Blanche by White Eagle1921 Windsor Castle Stakes, 2nd[38]
4:3–0–0 Buddha United States Gr.h. 1999 Unbridled's Song x Cahooters by Storm Cat 2001 Maiden race, 10th[477]
4:3–0–0 Demarchelier Great Britain B.h. 2016 Dubawi x Loveisallyyouneed by Sadlers Wells 2019 Belmont Derby, DNF
4:3–0–1 Willydoit New Zealand B.G. 2021 Tarzino x Willamette by More Than Ready 2024 - First Race
4:3–0–0 Guatán Argentina B.h. 1941 Floretista x Guayaca by Cabalista 1944 Premio Guilermo Kemmis, 5th[478]
4:3–1–0 Obelisco Argentina Ch.h. 1920 Fripon x Old England by Old Man [78]
4:3–0–0 Smooth Roller United States B.g. 2011 Hard Spun x Catch the Moment by Unbridled 2015 Harry F. Brubaker Stakes, 4th[479]
4:3–1–0 Violence United States Dkb/br.h. 2010 Medaglia d'Oro x Violent Beauty by Gone West 2013 Fountain of Youth Stakes, 2nd[480]
4:3–0–0Wild DayrellGreat BritainBr.h. 1852Ion x Ellen Middleton by Bay Middleton 1855 Doncaster Cup, DNF
4:3–0–0 Zumayita Argentina Gr.m. 1929 Marón x Zumaya by Le Temps [78]
3:2–0–1Bois RousselGreat BritainBr.h. 1935Vatout x Plucky Liege by Spearmint 1938 Grand Prix de Paris, 3rd[481]
3:2–0–1 Marista Argentina Ch.h. 1958 Nigromante x Marie Stuart by Pont Leveque 1961 Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos, 3rd[482]
3:2–0–1 New Year's Day United States Br.h 2011 Street Cry x Justwhistledixie by Dixie Union 2013 Maiden race, 3rd[483]
3:2–0–0NureyevUnited StatesB.h. 1977Northern Dancer x Special by Forli1980 2000 Guineas Stakes, DQ (finished 1st)
3:2–0–0WilkesFranceCh.h. 1952Court Martial x Sans Tares (GB) by Sind[484]
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*The disqualification of Justify in the 2018 Santa Anita Derby is currently under appeal.[485]

$10 million prizewinning horses

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Orfevre swoops on by to win the 72nd Kikuka Sho.

The following horses have earned over $10 million in prize money. Most of them raced (at least in part) in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and/or Dubai due to large purse sizes.[486] Where applicable, the conversion to US$ was made at the time the horse raced so does not reflect current exchange rates. Different methodologies for currency conversions may result in slightly different rankings. This list may not reflect recent results

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Horse County Total earnings GBP[487][488] USD[489] JPY[490]
Romantic Warrior* IRE A$3,083,750 (AUS)[491] + HK$232,327,497(HK)[492] + ¥183,780,000 (JPN)[493] + AED 96,516,575.14 (UAE)[494] + £2,800,000 (KSA)[495] £20,932,187[496] $26,298,595[414] ¥3,908,189,495**
Golden Sixty AUS HK$167,170,600 (HK)[497] £16,316,172[498] $21,251,720[499] ¥3,414,521,054**
Ushba Tesoro* JPN ¥463,884,000 (JPN)[500] + US$180,000 (USA)[501] + US$9,600,000 (UAE)[502] + 13,125,000 SAR (KSA)[503] £14,708,191[504] $18,547,874 ¥2,563,616,400
Winx AUS A$26,451,174 (AUS)[505] £14,564,743 $19,726,457[506] ¥2,124,029,272**
Equinox JPN ¥1,756,556,000 (JPN)[426] + US$3,600,000 (UAE)[507] £14,088,378[508] $15,930,077[509] ¥2,215,446,100
Orfevre JPN ¥1,344,084,000 (JPN)[510] + €2,159,880 (FR)[511] £12,185,908 $19,005,276[512] ¥1,576,213,000
Almond Eye JPN ¥1,519,563,000 (JPN)[513] + $3,600,000 (UAE)[514] £13,100,836 $17,608,586[434] ¥1,915,263,900
Forever Young* JPN ¥254,200,000 (JPN)[515] + AED 52,290,919.69 (UAE)[516] + US$1,130,000 (USA)[517] + 3,375,000 SAR (KSA)[503] £11,486,519[518] $14,248,207 ¥2,193,502,000
Gentildonna JPN ¥1,326,210,000 (JPN)[519] + USD$4,000,000 (UAE)[520] £12,224,036 $18,468,392[521] ¥1,726,030,400
Arrogate USA US$17,422,600 (USA, UAE) £13,622,542 $17,422,600 ¥1,951,331,200**
Kitasan Black JPN ¥1,876,843,000 (JPN) £11,454,079 $16,575,955[522] ¥1,876,843,000
Thunder Snow IRE US$810,000 (USA)[523] + €451,420 (FR)[524] + €60,000 (IRE)[525] + £135,518.30 (GB)[526] + US$13,600,000 (UAE) £12,671,800 $16,511,476 ¥1,783,239,408
Buena Vista JPN ¥1,386,433,000 (JPN)[527] + UAE £10,588,889 $17,018,548 ¥1,478,869,700
T M Opera O JPN ¥1,835,189,000 (JPN) £10,587,690 $16,200,337[528] ¥1,835,189,000
Gun Runner USA US$15,988,500 (USA, UAE) £12,238,136 $15,988,500 ¥1,774,723,500**
Mishriff IRE £1,426,273.37 (GB)[529] + 38,100,000 SAR (KSA)[503] + €757,464 (FR)[530] + €50,000 (IRE)[531] + US$200,000 (USA)[532] £11,158,059 $16,034,853 ¥1,763,833,830**
Country Grammer USA US$841,320 (USA)[533] + 26,240,000 SAR (KSA)[503] + US$7,200,000 (UAE) £11,568,831[534] $14,921,320 ¥2,103,906,120**
Panthalassa JPN ¥301,700,000 (JPN)[535] + USD$3,000,000 (UAE) + 37,500,000 SAR (KSA)[503] £11,828,776[536] $14,418,903[537] ¥1,844,663,200
Gold Ship JPN ¥1,397,767,000 (JPN) + €0 (FR)[538] £9,940,344 $15,040,217[539] ¥1,397,767,000
California Chrome USA $14,752,650 (USA, UAE) £9,658,673 $14,752,650 ¥1,667,049,450**
Enable GB £2,899,890.35 (GB)[540] + €232,000 (IRE)[541] + €6,857,000 (FR)[542] + US$2,200,000 (USA)[543] £10,724,320 $14,062,824 ¥1,469,231,840**
Nature Strip AUS A$20,236,785 (AUS)[544]+ £283,550 (GB)[545] £8,831,147 $14,853,094[546] ¥1,964,549,383**
Vodka JPN ¥1,304,876,000 (JPN)[547] + US$257,500 (UAE)[548] £7,442,957[549] $13,147,826[550] ¥1,333,565,800
Victoire Pisa JPN ¥595,954,000 (JPN)[551] + €9,100 (FR)[552] + US$6,000,000 (UAE) £7,899,679[553] $12,891,734[554] ¥1,465,416,059
Midnight Bisou USA US$3,971,520 (USA)[555] + 37,500,000 SAR (KSA)[503] $13,971,520
Beauty Generation NZ HK$106,233,750 (HK)[556] £10,463,293 $13,555,427** ¥1,476,649,125**
Senor Buscador USA US$1,744,427 (USA)[557] + 37,500,000 SAR (KSA)[503] + US$1,200,000 (UAE)[558] £10,150,048[559] $12,944,427 ¥1,923,649,290**
Deep Impact JPN ¥1,454,551,000 (JPN) £7,268,753[560] $12,825,285[561] ¥1,454,551,000
Do Deuce JPN ¥1,753,479,000 (JPN)[562] + €9,100 (FR)[563] + AED 28,805,400.61 (UAE)[564] £10,576,819[565] $12,554,242[566] ¥1,775,875,800
Rebel's Romance* IRE GB£256,558.24 (GB)[567] + US$4,098,000 (UAE)[568] + GB£255,023.74(GER)[569] + US$4,710,000 (USA)[570] + US$1,425,000 (QA)[571] + HK$7,280,000 (HK)[572] £10,314,328[569] $12,202,574 ¥1,799,251,395.28**
Redzel AUS A$16,444,000 (AUS)[573] £9,426,982 $11,510,800** ¥1,233,300,000**
Lys Gracieux JPN ¥887,381,000 (JPN)[574] + A$3,000,000 (AUS)[575] + HK$6,800,000 (HK)[576] £9,575,715 $11,023,327[577] ¥1,209,301,000**
Verry Elleegant NZ NZ$17,000 (NZ)[578] + A$14,849,775 (AUS)[579] + €13,650 (FR)[580] + £0 (GB)[581] £8,150,350[582] $10,106,434** ¥1,319,215,651**
Smart Falcon JPN ¥990,736,000 (JPN) + US$0 (UAE) £5,846,770[583] $11,470,635[584] ¥990,736,000[585]
Vermilion JPN ¥1,132,859,000 (JPN)[586] + US$300,000 (UAE) £5,378,603[587] $11,139,125[588] ¥1,159,193,000**
Makybe Diva GB A$14,526,685 (AUS)[589] + ¥0 (JPN)[590] £5,795,064[591] $10,767,186[592] ¥1,238,226,390**
Highland Reel IRE €95,955 (IRE)[593] + £1,911,712.74 (GB)[594] + €1,485,900 (FR)[595] + US$2,827,300 (USA)[596] + A$220,000 (AUS)[597] + HK$23,295,000 (HK)[598] + US$300,000 (UAE) £7,513,355[599] $10,530,964 ¥1,181,047,613**
Hokko Tarumae JPN ¥1,078,706,000 (JPN)[600] + US$300,000 (UAE)[601] £6,849,518[602] $10,703,689[603] ¥1,125,716,000**
Espoir City JPN ¥1,023,197,000 (JPN) + US$0 (USA) £5,289,600[604] $11,443,812 ¥1,023,197,000[605]
Viva Pataca GB £58,674.80 (GB)[606] + ~HK$74,576,000 (HK)[607] + US$1,000,000 (UAE) £5,891,919[608] $10,666,346** ¥863,873,164**
Shahryar JPN ¥804,819,000 (JPN)[609] + US$4,980,000 (UAE)[610] + US$810,000 (USA)[611] + £56,682 (GB)[612] £9,698,509[613] $12,026,482 ¥1,518,459,600
Curlin USA US$10,501,800 (USA, UAE) £5,291,024[614] $10,501,800 ¥1,050,180,000**
Admire Moon JPN ¥740,462,000 (JPN)[615] + US$3,000,000 (UAE)[616] + HK$5,900,000 (HK)[617] £4,316,045[618] $10,085,997** ¥1,187,727,000
Narita Brian JPN ¥1,026,916,000 (JPN) £6,040,682** $9,335,600** ¥1,026,916,000[619]
Symboli Kris S JPN ¥984,724,000 (JPN) £5,322,832** $8,714,372** ¥984,724,000[620]
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*Horses still in training

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Deep Impact

**Value calculated using exchange rates rather than an official earnings record, generally for the last year the horse raced

Most of the above horses belong to the Nearco sireline, mostly through the branches established by Sunday Silence and Northern Dancer. However, Curlin, Arrogate, Winx, Hokko Tarumae, Panthalassa, and Gun Runner descend instead from the Native Dancer sire line through Mr. Prospector. Both Nearco and Native Dancer were grandsons of Phalaris.[481]

North American records

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Citation, the first racehorse to win one million dollars

rMiss Woodford was the first to earn over $100,000, in 1885.[621] In 1951, Citation became the first horse to win one million dollars. In 1979, Affirmed became the first horse to break the two million dollar barrier,[622] finishing his career with earnings of $2.3 million. Purses began to increase sharply soon afterwards thanks in large part to the Breeders' Cup. John Henry was the first to surpass $5 million, earning just shy of $6.6 million by the end of his career in 1984. Curlin in 2008 became the first to earn $10 million.[623] California Chrome broke this record in 2016 with career earnings of $14.8 million, and was in turn surpassed by Arrogate when he won the 2017 Dubai World Cup to take his career earnings over $17 million.[624]

The overall progression of the leading North American is as follows (year is when the record was broke, although earnings reflect lifetime earnings):

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