War Front (horse)

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.