1.5.1971. Bred by MANUEL TAVARES VEIGA, Portugal - 76.5 Pts. Owned by Adelino Lourenco Joia, Portugal. Nilo (MV) remained at the Veigas, where he became the head of an important progeny; he was later bought by the Coudelaria Nacional (CN) and made available to other breeders in CN’s stallion leasing program. From his son Zimbro II (MV), came Dardo II (MV) and the Champion of Champions, Danúbio III (MV).Nilo (MV)’s descendants form the core of the today’s Veiga (MV) lineage.