With such a potent pedigree Honours List is ideally suited to a large number of bloodlines accessible in Australia, none more so than the blood of STAR KINGDOM.The Star Kingdom line features heavily in many of Danehill and his sons’ best progeny and should be used as much as possible. The BLETCHINGLY strain of Star Kingdom is a standout, not only from the success this branch has had with Danehill but also with Honours List’s female side in Roberto, commonly known in Australia as the sire of RED RANSOM and AT TALAQ. Mares by these two sires would create some potent reinforcements. Other Biscay line mares including those by MARSCAY and ZEPHYR BAY would have obvious appeal.

Mares tracing back to Riverman would also suit. They would reinforce NEVER BEND and considering his success when duplicated, particularly with Danzig line stallions, this cross would be highly potent. Mares by BRIEF TRUCE, MAROONED and KINGSTON MILL, grandsons of Riverman, would have high appeal.