Machiavellian was a bay horse sired by the outstanding American stallion Mr Prospector.
Machiavellian began his racing career by winning the Prix Yacowlef at Deauville on 3 August 1989.
Machiavellian began his three-year-old season by winning the Prix Djebel, beating the sprinter Ron's Victory by two and a half lengths.
On his final start, he finished last of the five runners in the Prix Maurice de Gheest behind the English filly Dead Certain.
His best winners included Street Cry, Almutawakel, Medicean, West Wind, Storming Home and Chic.