Bucchero
Chestnut 2012 16 hh (1.63 m)
Winning Distances: 5f. – 8.5f.
Kantharos - Meetmeontime (General Meeting)
Fee for 2026: $12,500
Bucchero's book is capped at 140 mares in 2026
New York's #1 sire in 2025 and top sire outside of Kentucky.
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Interactive Pedigree
Explore Bucchero's exceptional bloodlines tracing to Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew
ch. 2012, ((USA))
ch. 2008, ((USA))
ch. 2000, ((USA))
ch. 2001, ((USA))
dkb/br. 1998, ((USA))
b. 1988, ((USA))
ch. 1991, ((USA))
dkb/br. 1994, ((USA))
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b. 1983, ((USA))
dkb/br. 1990, ((USA))
dkb/br. 1974, ((USA))[BC]
ch. 1983, ((USA))
ch. 1981, ((USA))
ch. 1980, ((USA))
ch. 2012, ((USA))
ch. 2008, ((USA))
ch. 2001, ((USA))
dkb/br. 1994, ((USA))
b. 1990, ((USA))
dkb/br. 1998, ((USA))
b. 1983, ((USA))
dkb/br. 1990, ((USA))
ch. 2000, ((USA))
b. 1988, ((USA))
dkb/br. 1974, ((USA))[BC]
ch. 1983, ((USA))
ch. 1991, ((USA))
ch. 1981, ((USA))
ch. 1980, ((USA))
Racing Career
Racing Career: A multiple Grade 2 Stakes Winner with 11 wins in 31 starts
Bucchero proved his versatility and class on the racetrack with 7 stakes wins from 5 1/2 to 1 1/16 on dirt and turf and stakes placed on synthetic in his one run on the surface, demonstrating both consistency and elite performance at the highest levels of competition.
Stud Success
Stud Success: The #1 sire in NY in 2025 with zero NY Bred runners
A Kentucky quality sire standing in New York. Bucchero has quickly established himself as a dominant force in the breeding shed. His offspring are consistently performing at the highest levels, making him the clear choice for breeders looking to maximize their investment.
Key Stat
Through 2025, Bucchero's runners have finished in the top three 47% of the time, with total earnings nearing $15 million.
Top Horses
Bucchero's progeny are making their mark at the highest levels of racing.
Book'em Danno
2025 Eclipse Male Sprinter
$1.86M
The flagship performer from Bucchero's first crops, Book'em Danno has proven himself at the elite level with Grade 1 success.
Race Highlights
Queen Maxima
3x G3 Winner
$630K
Demonstrating Bucchero's ability to produce top-class fillies, Queen Maxima has captured graded stakes honors.
Race Highlights
Buccherino
MGSP - Multiple Stakes Winner
$511K
Consistent performer with multiple graded stakes placings and impressive speed figures, showcasing Bucchero's ability to produce reliable, high-quality runners.
Race Highlights
Ms. Bucchero
3x Stakes Winner
$459K
Talented filly showing the versatility and class of Bucchero's female line, with stakes success demonstrating his ability to produce top performers of both sexes.
Race Highlights
Acknowledgemeplz
G2 Placed
93 Beyer
A brilliantly fast 3yo who broke his maiden with a 93 Beyer, demonstrating Bucchero's ability to produce elite speed and early success.