Bourtai's successful family made her appealing to Claiborne Farm as a broodmare. She was the daughter of 1930 Alabama Stakes winner and important mare Escutcheon, by Claiborne's imported French ...

As part of the Claiborne broodmare band, Bayou produced 11 foals, with eight becoming winners from 10 starters. Her only notable runner was Batteur, by Claiborne stallion Bold Ruler, a winner of ...