Sire: A.P. Indy

Grandsire: Seattle Slew

Dam: Cara Rafaela

Damsire: Quiet American

Sex: Colt

Foaled: May 2, 2003

Country: Kentucky, United States

Colour: Dark bay or brown with white star

Breeder: Darley

Owner: Darley Stable

Trainer: Tom Albertrani

Jockey: Javier Castellano

Record: 8: 6-1-0

Earnings: $3,060,480

Major wins: Jockey Club Gold Cup (2006), Withers Stakes (2006), Jim Dandy Stakes (2006), Travers Stakes (2006) Preakness Stakes (2006)

Awards: U.S. Champion 3-Yr-Old Colt (2006), Co-World Champion 3-Year-Old (2006)

Post Career: After retiring from racing, Bernardini stood at stud at Darley Stud in Lexington, Kentucky. He has sired numerous stakes winners, notable offspring include Stay Thirsty, Cappuccino Bay, and Cavorting. Euthanized July 30, 2021 due to complications from laminitis.