Mr. Prospector showed early brilliance as a speedster on the racetrack but nothing could have prepared the world of horse racing for the spectacular progenitor he would become.

By the time of his death at age 29 in 1999, Mr. Prospector had led both the Sire List and the Broodmare Sire List twice. A Sire of Sires and leading Broodmare Sire, he has left an indelible mark on the International Thoroughbred. Pedigree expert and author Avalyn Hunter looks at Mr. Prospector and his impact on the sport and business of racing.