Witch Elm did not produce any top racehorses, but some of her descendants became classic winners in Brazil.
Many of today's top racehorses can trace their pedigree back to Beeswing.
Profits from the sale of a top racehorse would go to expanding his racing and breeding operation by acquiring new young bloodstock.
Unlike many top racehorses, Kelso took a while to warm up his career.
She had shown her versatility by defeating top racehorses at distances from 5 furlongs to 3 miles.
Her dam-line eventually produced Picacero, who was a top racehorse in Argentina.
Standing at Eaton Stud, Bend Or was a successful stallion siring many top racehorses including two classic winners.
After retiring from racing he suffered fertility problems, but still sired the top racehorse, Orme, who won the Eclipse Stakes twice.
Through his success as a stallion he showed breeders that unraced horses were capable of siring top racehorses.
He was the top racehorse, based on earnings, in 1911 and became a U.S. champion in 1912.