He was sired by the two-time World Grand Champion Midnight Sun and out of the mare Pride of Stanley.
[1] Pride of Midnight was trained by Dot Warren and won first in several horse shows, but was retired to breeding at a young age.
[1] Bill Harlin, one of Harlinsdale's owners, later said that when Pride of Midnight died, it was the last time he saw his father cry.
[2] During his lifetime Pride of Midnight sired 1703 foals who were registered with the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association.
His son Pride's Generator was a three-time World Champion and also a notable sire.