War Front (foaled March 13, 2002) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse and highly successful sire. He was bred by Joseph Allen and trained by Allen Jerkens.
Racing Career:
War Front was a multiple graded stakes winner, specializing in sprint distances. He was known for his speed and consistency on the turf. His major victories include:
- Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (Grade 2)
- Prince's Stakes (Listed)
- San Francisco Mile Stakes (Grade 2)
He retired from racing with a record of 4 wins, 1 second, and 3 thirds in 13 starts.
Stud Career:
War Front began his stud career at Claiborne Farm in Kentucky. He has become a significant stallion, known for siring horses with precocity, speed, and turf ability. He consistently ranks among the leading sires in North America.
Notable progeny of War Front include:
- Declaration of War: Winner of the Queen Anne Stakes (Grade 1)
- War Command: Winner of the Dewhurst Stakes (Grade 1)
- Air Force Blue: Champion Two-Year-Old Colt in Europe
- Lines of Battle: Winner of the UAE Derby (Grade 2)
- U S Navy Flag: Winner of the Dewhurst Stakes (Grade 1) and July Cup (Grade 1)
- Omaha Beach: Winner of the Arkansas Derby (Grade 1) and Rebel Stakes (Grade 2)
Pedigree:
War Front is by Danzig out of Starry Dreamer, by Rubiano. His pedigree is characterized by speed on both the sire and dam sides. Danzig is a renowned sire of speed and precocity, while Starry Dreamer was a multiple stakes-placed mare.
Impact:
War Front's impact on the Thoroughbred breed is significant. He has consistently produced top-class runners, particularly on turf courses, and has become a valuable source of speed and class in modern pedigrees. His progeny have excelled in both North America and Europe, solidifying his reputation as a leading international sire.