Subotica is a bay horse bred by Paul de Moussac at his Haras du Mezeray in Lower Normandy.

Through his sire, Pampabird, owned by de Moussac, Subotica is a descendant of the great Nearco.

He went on to earn his most important win of 1991 by taking the Group One Grand Prix de Paris.

However, the following year, the colt won the Arc, beating a strong field that included the undefeated filly User Friendly (2nd); St Jovite (4th), who had won the Irish Derby by twelve lengths in record time; and Epsom Derby winner Dr Devious (6th).

[1] Sent to Gulfstream Park in Florida for the October 31, 1992 Breeders' Cup Turf, Subotica finished fifth to upset winner Fraise.