D'Arcy Yellow Turk

D'Arcy Yellow Turk ( 1670 - ) or Darcy's Yellow Turk was a foundation sire of the Thoroughbred breed. His influence is evident throughout the breed due to his lineage being traced to all three officially recognized foundation sires, Matchem, Herod, and Eclipse. Each descends at least four lines back to this sire, with Eclipse descending six. "Yellow" Turk His color has been disputed as his color was not listed in the General Stud Book. However, he was identified as one of D'Arcy's Chestnut Arabians, yet he was also called the "Yellow Turk". Since the term "gold" was familiar during this time period, the use of "yellow" in his name allows speculation regarding what his color actually was. A number of horses during this time period were described in the inventory of the Tutbury Stud as "sorrill" and the color "chestnut" appears to not exist as a naming option. It appears reasonable to presume that "yellow" may have been used to indicate palomino given the other color options available at the time. However, it is possible he was Sorrel despite this evidence. Origins