Tourbillon was bred and raced by one of France's most prominent horsemen, Marcel Boussac.

Tourbillon's dam, Durban, was an outstanding runner who won several top races in France which are now Group One events.

Tourbillon became the foundation stallion for Marcel Boussac's Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard at Neuvy-au-Houlme in Lower Normandy.

Among his progeny were: Some of Tourbillon's offspring, particularly through his grandson, My Babu, were successful competitors in show jumping, dressage, and three-day event disciplines.

* Tourbillon is inbred 4S x 3S to the stallion Omnium II, meaning that he appears fourth and third generation on the sire side of his pedigree.