Danzig (February 12, 1977 – January 4, 2006) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who is best known as a leading sire. He was purchased for $310,000 (equivalent to $1.5 million in 2024) by Henryk de Kwiatkowski at the 1978 Saratoga Yearling Sale.

Dec 10, 2024 · Danzig was the first horse since Bold Ruler in 1963-1969 to lead the American general sire list three or more consecutive times. The Danzig Stakes was a race for Pennsylvania-bred 3-year-olds at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Danzig is a 1977 horse that was born in 1977 and raced from 1979 to 1980. He was sired by Northern Dancer out of the Admirals Voyage mare Pas de Nom. He was trained by Woody Stephens and raced for Henryk de Kwiatkowski, and was bred in Pennsylvania, United States by William S. Farish.

2nd filly to ever win Canadian Triple Crown, and first Canadian-bred horse to win a Breeders’ Cup race (Distaff). Multiple Champion; Racing Hall of Famer. Leading sire in Australia, Ireland, France, England; First Thoroughbred to sire over 300 or more stakes winners.

Danzig (PA) TB, B, H, foaled February 12, 1977 ( Northern Dancer - Pas de Nom, by Admiral's Voyage)

Thoroughbred pedigree for Danzig, progeny, and female family reports from the Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Query.

Jun 8, 2021 · The influence of Claiborne Farm's prominent sire Danzig continues to be felt at the highest level of racing in North America.

Dec 21, 2021 · Claiborne's been running an eye-catching ad on its two young sires War of Will (War Front) and Silver State (Hard Spun) that ties them to their illustrious Claiborne-based grandsire Danzig, under...

Jan 3, 2006 · Danzig, who was unbeaten on the racetrack for owner Henryk de Kwiatkowski and trainer Woody Stephens, got off to quick start as a stallion with three grade I winners--Chief's Crown, Contredance...

Danzig statistics and form. View results and future entries as well as statistics by course, race type and prize money.