The dam of Savannah CC is Miss Maggie
Mae, beautiful daughter of legendary The
Minstril who also sired Thee Desperado.
This would make Savannah CC a double
granddaughter of The Minstril. However,
her maternal granddam is the immortal Bint
Magidaa, one of the most important brood
matrons of the breed. Famed for her sons
Alidaar and Ruminaja Ali, as well as granddam
of Ali Jamaal, closer inspection reveals that
Bint Magidaa is fully 62% of Miss Maggie
Mae’s pedigree. Thee Desperado as sire adds
one more line to Bint Magidaa, making
Savannah CC truly a special mare reflecting
a great concentration of her granddam Bint
Magidaa. Historically, females of this dam
line have produced quality, show ability, and
have been prolific producers. Additionally,
Savannah’s maternal siblings through Miss
Maggie Mae include Gatsby CC, U.S.
Egyptian Event Junior Champion Colt, and
later U.S. Egyptian Event Reserve Supreme
Champion Stallion, and Majiid EQ, two-
time U.S. Egyptian Event Reserve World
Class Champion, and 2011 Italian Egyptian
Event Gold Champion Stallion.
Savannah CC’s own brief show career brought
her early recognition, her most notable win
being U.S. Egyptian Event Reserve World
Class Yearling Filly in a very deep class. She
became a universally admired young show
mare because she is a unique combination
of being vibrant and electrifying in presence
yet with a gentle and kind nature. She is
always alert and aware of her surroundings.
Even to ride her is a joy because she is light
in both movements and in the bridle, and is a
sensible and good listener. But most of all, she
is incredibly beautiful. All of these qualities
assured her success in the show ring.
