Andrew Steen writes, According to the Golden Book of the SSB, he was foaled in 1898 & was bought at Kuskuncuk in Istanbul (Asia Minor) from Carallah, the 26 year-old son of Tuerek Hassán El Faray Pasha. 9 different Turks witnessed his bill of sale
Imported by Cria Caballar in 1905, sired only 8 get (5 male 3 female) all for the YM. He was used only 2 breeding seasons 1907 & 1910, and died in 1915
sire of Remolacha, who played a major part in the Del Cid breeding program
sire of Navina, who was the granddam of Ilustre.