Champion BIG BROWN has a very special pedigree pattern to make a successful sire. Although inbred 3x3 to Northern Dancer via speed sons Danzig and Nureyev, BIG BROWN inherits classic speed from inbreeding to a rare combination of the Damascus/Round Table affinity. His genetic pattern indicates it was no fluke he became a Champion racehorse with clean airflow. Damascus carries the strain of elite mare Perfume II (Badruddin - Lavendula II, by Pharos), a female genetic relative of Nasrullah and Royal Charger. Thus, it makes sense to reinforce the superior mix of Nearco, Blenheim and Mumtaz Mahal with the double of Northern Dancer in BIG BROWN's pedigree.

BIG BROWN needs mares with a "daughter" of Northern Dancer (especially daughters of More Than Ready or Southern Halo), as they will reinforce superior genes. Mares with Hail to Reason, Seattle Slew, Blushing Groom, and especially Mr. Prospector are ideal test matings. Mr. Prospector will supply a "son" of Champion Native Dancer to any foal sired by BIG BROWN, thus balancing Natalma, "daughter" of Northern Dancer.

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