2009 Leading 3rd Crop Sires by SPI

(Updated Nov 21 2009)

**Note: Only sires with a calculated SPI and having at least 10 starters raced in North America are listed. SPI is calculated when foals have raced in North America. Earnings do not include Japanese earnings. Categorical leaders are in bold.

Links to lists by Earnings, stakes winners and winners. Return to Home Page.

Link to Previous Year (2008) report.

      Rnrs SWnrs   2009
Rank Stallion (YOB, Sire), Where Stands Stud Fee /Wnrs /SWins (Chief Earners, Earnings) SPI

1 EMPIRE MAKER (2000, Unbridled), Juddmonte Farms, KY $75,000 130/60 7/12 (Pioneerof The Nile, $1,090,000) 3.35
2 MINESHAFT (1999, A.P. Indy), Lane's End Farm, KY $20,000 115/55 9/12 (Cool Coal Man, $207,657) 2.00
3 SKY MESA (2000, Pulpit), Three Chimneys Farm, KY $25,000 142/69 8/10 (General Quarters, $604,000) 1.92
4 MACHO UNO (1998, Holy Bull), Adena Springs Kentucky, KY $25,000 114/57 4/6 (Macho Again, $1,036,128) 1.81
5 BOP (1997, Rahy), O'Sullivan Farms, WV $2,500 35/21 3/5 (My Sister Margaret, $297,282) 1.64
6 D'WILDCAT (1998, Forest Wildcat), Vinery Florida, FL $6,500 89/48 3/4 (D' Funnybone, $278,200) 1.60
7 PAYNES BAY (1998, Mr. Prospector), Norse Ridge Farm - Breeding Division, ON $2,500 43/20 0/0 (Sunflower Drive, $108,233) 1.50
8 HARLAN'S HOLIDAY (1999, Harlan), Airdrie Stud, KY $30,000 150/85 6/7 (Saratoga Sinner, $144,367) 1.48
9 REDATTORE (BRZ) (1995, Roi Normand), Harris Farms, Inc, CA $4,000 35/16 4/6 (Compari, $183,000) 1.47
10 ALDEBARAN (1998, Mr. Prospector), Japan Racing Association NA 99/51 5/5 (Eye Of Taurus, $168,360) 1.47
11 CACTUS RIDGE (2001, Hennessy), Vinery Kentucky, KY NA 126/75 6/10 (Hot Cha Cha, $594,851) 1.45
12 PROUD CITIZEN (1999, Gone West), Airdrie Stud, KY $30,000 155/84 4/5 (It Happened Again, $152,079) 1.43
13 SMOOTH JAZZ (1999, Storm Boot), Buckridge Farm, NY $3,000 44/22 1/1 (Smooth Air, $380,000) 1.37
14 REPENT (1999, Louis Quatorze), Vinery Florida, FL $7,500 141/66 4/7 (Crown Of Thorns, $427,440) 1.35
15 FLATTER (1999, A.P. Indy), Claiborne Farm, KY $5,000 105/59 7/11 (Pashito The Che, $398,310) 1.31
16 GREATNESS (1999, Mr. Prospector), Adena Springs South, FL $3,000 66/43 1/1 (Jenny's So Great, $121,069) 1.30
17 KAFWAIN (2000, Cherokee Run), Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, CA $5,000 116/61 4/6 (Don't Forget Gil, $240,972) 1.30
18 MILWAUKEE BREW (1997, Wild Again), Adena Springs South, FL $7,500 139/77 5/9 (Milwaukee Appeal, $771,808) 1.29
19 PREMEDITATION (1999, Afternoon Deelites), A & A Horse Ranch, L.L.C., NM $3,000 12/5 1/1 (Some Kind Of Luck, $41,733) 1.29
20 POSSE (2000, Silver Deputy), Vinery Kentucky, KY $20,000 155/79 6/11 (Kodiak Kowboy, $652,805) 1.29
21 YANKEE GENTLEMAN (1999, Storm Cat), Airdrie Stud, KY $6,500 104/52 3/4 (Supermodel, $123,414) 1.25
22 WHYWHYWHY (2000, Mr. Greeley), Gainesway, KY $7,500 92/41 3/4 (Lightlightlight, $174,100) 1.23
23 TRUST N LUCK (2000, Montbrook), Penn Ridge Farms, PA $2,000 71/41 2/6 (Trust Or Bust, $321,186) 1.21
24 HOLD THAT TIGER (2000, Storm Cat), Haras De La Haie Neuve PRIVATE 172/89 5/6 (Jungle Wave, $362,016) 1.21
25 A. P. DELTA (1997, A.P. Indy), Moon Lake Farm, LA $1,500 20/11 1/1 (Biduadeau, $44,965) 1.20
26 WINDSOR CASTLE (1998, Lord Carson), Taylor Mountain Farm, WV $2,500 28/11 3/4 (Down Town Allen, $130,812) 1.20
27 VINDICATION (2000, Seattle Slew) DIED, 2008 155/77 3/5 (Vocalised, $168,106) 1.17
28 LIDO PALACE (CHI) (1997, Rich Man's Gold), Lambholm South, FL $5,000 62/28 1/1 (Vineyard Haven, $252,500) 1.15
29 NAJRAN (1999, Runaway Groom), Hopewell Farm, L.L.C., KY $7,500 94/46 1/1 (Wasted Tears, $140,100) 1.12
30 VAN NISTELROOY (2000, Storm Cat), Ashford Stud, KY $15,000 130/59 4/5 (Elusive Lady, $162,776) 1.09
31 MAYAKOVSKY (1999, Matty G), Mill Creek Farm, NY $3,000 48/20 1/5 (Mother Russia, $291,828) 1.05
32 ROCK SLIDE (1998, A.P. Indy), Maryland Stallion Station, MD $4,000 59/25 2/3 (Ariana D, $139,800) 1.04
33 SEEKING DAYLIGHT (1998, Seeking The Gold) DIED, 2009 39/16 1/1 (Top Of My Game, $82,045) 1.04
34 VALET MAN (1998, Carson City), Gallegos Del Norte, NM PRIVATE 10/4 0/0 (La Sorpresa, $75,845) 1.03
35 HOOK AND LADDER (1997, Dixieland Band), Sequel Stallions New York, NY $7,500 88/41 0/0 (Early Response, $109,740) 1.02
36 SLIGO BAY (IRE) (1998, Sadler's Wells), Gardiner Farms, Ltd, ON $5,000 94/46 3/4 (Chirac, $298,883) 1.02
37 LIGHTNIN N THUNDER (2001, Storm Cat), Bridlewood Farm, FL $2,500 59/32 2/2 (Criolla Bonita, $71,820) 0.91
38 VALID N BOLD (1996, Valid Appeal), Colebrook Farms Stallion Station, ON $2,500 13/8 0/0 (Lookinoutforangels, $54,057) 0.89
39 SUNDAY BREAK (JPN) (1999, Forty Niner), Haras De Grandcamp NA 104/59 4/6 (=Never On Sunday (Fr), $278,462) 0.88
40 CRAFTY C. T. (1998, Crafty Prospector), Victory Rose Thoroughbreds, CA $3,500 30/19 0/0 (Dapper Devil, $63,090) 0.88
41 ESSENCE OF DUBAI (1999, Pulpit), Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds, L.L.C., FL NA 79/37 1/2 (Dubai Majesty, $296,480) 0.87
42 BRAVO BULL (1997, Holy Bull), Iowa State University Horse Farm, IA $1,000 17/8 0/0 (Playful Raja, $51,692) 0.87
43 WISEMAN'S FERRY (1999, Hennessy), Dana Point Farm, PA $3,000 101/62 0/0 (Swilly Ferry, $343,305) 0.87
44 ZAVATA (2000, Phone Trick), Pin Oak Lane Farm, PA $3,500 70/40 0/0 (Dakota Phone, $104,810) 0.86
45 GOTHAM CITY (1998, Saint Ballado), Applebite Farms, CA $5,000 29/18 0/0 (The Bat Signal, $71,480) 0.84
46 BEST OF THE REST (1995, Skip Trial), Ocala Stud Farms, FL $2,500 12/4 0/0 (She's My Fortune, $82,090) 0.83
47 DECARCHY (1997, Distant View), Magali Farms, CA $5,000 66/32 0/0 (Lunch Money, $59,540) 0.83
48 STORM PASSAGE (1999, Storm Cat), Red River Farms, LA $1,500 34/15 0/0 (Righteous Brother, $59,040) 0.81
49 PURE PRECISION (1999, Montbrook), Lou-Roe Farm, FL $3,000 54/34 0/0 (I'mpureblue, $71,260) 0.81
50 GHOSTLY MINISTER (1997, Deputy Minister), Buckstud, WV $2,500 14/6 0/0 (El Numero Uno, $72,814) 0.79
51 ROMAN DANCER (1999, Polish Numbers), Cottonwood Creek Ranch, CA PRIVATE 17/9 1/1 (Camille C, $148,021) 0.75
52 EARLY FLYER (1998, Gilded Time), Valor Farm, TX $3,500 52/24 1/1 (Rare Flyer, $64,798) 0.75
53 FIFTY STARS (1998, Quiet American) DIED, 2007 10/5 0/0 (It's A Star, $25,840) 0.75
54 EASYFROMTHEGITGO (1999, Dehere), 519 Thoroughbreds, LA $2,500 41/16 1/2 (Happyfromthegitgo, $169,710) 0.75
55 ELUSIVE HOUR (2000, Elusive Quality), Belair Farm, MI $1,500 12/8 2/2 (Hour By Hour, $42,940) 0.75
56 MORLUC (1996, Housebuster), R & R Farms, TX $1,500 19/10 0/0 (Princeville Condo, $91,735) 0.72
57 DESERT WARRIOR (2000, Deputy Minister), McMahon Of Saratoga, NY $2,500 59/24 0/0 (Kiss And Fly, $108,478) 0.72
58 FINALITY (1999, Dehere), Red Rock Farm, BC $2,500 38/18 3/5 (Tierra Del Feugo, $125,007) 0.70
59 CENTURY CITY (IRE) (1999, Danzig), Breakway Farm, L.L.C., IN $2,500 49/20 0/0 (Oculuna, $62,578) 0.69
60 SAY FLORIDA SANDY (1994, Personal Flag), Buckridge Farm, NY $3,000 49/19 0/0 (Say Toba Sandy, $79,295) 0.69
61 DEPUTY WILD CAT (1999, Deputy Minister), Fairberry Farm, IL $2,500 42/12 1/2 (Bim Bam, $201,295) 0.68
62 STORM VICTORY (2000, Storm Cat), Klimes Farm, BC $1,500 33/18 0/0 (Till The Storm, $59,288) 0.67
63 INDIAN TERRITORY (1998, Carson City), Special K Stables, IA $2,000 17/8 0/0 (Don't Tell Amy, $42,000) 0.66
64 VOLPONI (1998, Cryptoclearance), K.R.A. Jeju Stud Farm PRIVATE 60/30 0/0 (Vol Poni Up, $69,170) 0.66
65 FREESPOOL (1996, Geiger Counter), Special T Thoroughbreds, CA $4,000 56/25 0/0 (Reel Danger, $43,825) 0.65
66 NO ARMISTICE (1997, Unbridled), Country Life Farm, MD $3,000 37/18 0/0 (Onearmedbandit, $68,300) 0.65
67 SKIP TO THE STONE (1998, Skip Trial), Lou-Roe Farm, FL $1,500 29/16 0/0 (Skip The Deposit, $47,205) 0.64
68 MR. JOHN (1998, Golden Gear), Le Mesa Stallions, LA $1,000 11/6 0/0 (A Stormy Champagne, $25,072) 0.62
69 PARKER'S STORM CAT (2000, Storm Cat), Gibson Thoroughbred Farm, WA $1,700 64/33 0/0 (Pagan Cat, $62,173) 0.61
70 INDY KING (1999, A.P. Indy), Adena Springs South, FL $1,500 47/23 2/4 (Indycency, $100,030) 0.61
71 FULL MANDATE (1999, A.P. Indy), Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds, L.L.C., FL $5,000 146/69 0/0 (Kissa Melissa, $138,750) 0.61
72 DUCKHORN (1997, Not For Love), Xanthus Farms, Inc, PA $2,500 30/12 0/0 (Sweet Sugar, $80,680) 0.60
73 AWESOME OF COURSE (2000, Awesome Again), Rising Hill Farm, FL PRIVATE 14/8 0/0 (Honey Honey Honey, $47,710) 0.57
74 KING TUTTA (2000, A.P. Indy), Double D Farm Corp, OH $2,500 17/10 0/0 (Princess Christine, $24,101) 0.57
75 CHANGEINTHEWEATHER (1999, Gone West), Xanthus Farms, PA $3,000 49/28 0/0 (Run For Shelter, $68,925) 0.56



Information as to races, race results and earnings was obtained from result charts, Copyright (C) 2009, Daily Racing Form, Inc., All Rights Reserved, published in the Daily Racing Form and utilized herein with permission of the copyright owner. While the information contained herein is believed to be accurate, Bloodstock Research Information Services will not be responsible for any error. No part of this work covered by this copyright may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission of the Daily Racing Form.

The above copyright and disclaimer apply to any inquiry run during this session, or to any information retrieved from our World Wide Web site now or in the future. No part of this inquiry may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission of Bloodstock Research Information Services, Inc.




Copyright © 2009
Bloodstock Research Information Services, Inc.