2011 Leading Turf Sires by SPI

(Updated Feb 14 2012)

**Note: Only sires with a calculated SPI and having at least 5 Turf 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.

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Rank Stallion (YOB, Sire) Turf/All Turf/All Turf/All (Chief Earner, Earnings) SPI

1 MONTJEU (IRE) (1996, Sadler's Wells) 188/205 75/86 17/19 (=St Nicholas Abbey (Ire), $2,288,429) 97.15
2 HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) (1999, Sadler's Wells) 182/194 59/66 8/9 (=So You Think (Nz), $2,124,570) 40.31
3 GALILEO (IRE) (1998, Sadler's Wells) 277/300 101/118 18/22 (=Treasure Beach (Gb), $1,947,164) 31.57
4 SELKIRK (1988, Sharpen Up (GB)) 120/134 46/58 4/7 (=Nahrain (GB), $670,326) 24.67
5 REFUSE TO BEND (IRE) (2000, Sadler's Wells) 174/191 67/88 2/2 (=Sarafina (FR), $812,068) 13.59
6 DANSILI (GB) (1996, Danehill) 210/234 80/104 19/19 (=Famous Name (GB), $385,541) 8.40
7 ANABAA (1992, Danzig) 103/112 36/48 3/2 (Goldikova (Ire), $1,022,100) 8.31
8 WILD EVENT (1993, Wild Again) 12/27 5/12 3/4 (Fluke (Brz), $240,000) 7.08
9 SADLER'S WELLS (1981, Northern Dancer) 87/99 31/38 5/5 (Fantasia (GB), $280,128) 6.93
10 GREEN TUNE (1991, Green Dancer) 119/123 44/50 2/2 (=Zagora (Fr), $383,067) 6.05
11 PHILANTHROPIST (2001, Kris S.) 14/40 3/17 1/4 (Pender Harbour, $380,168) 5.82
12 SINGSPIEL (IRE) (1992, In The Wings (GB)) 152/177 37/62 7/7 (=Glorious Sight (IRE), $425,452) 4.53
13 WITH APPROVAL (1986, Caro (IRE)) 42/64 15/22 2/2 (Mission Approved, $305,000) 3.94
14 KING'S BEST (1997, Kingmambo) 183/202 54/72 7/11 (=Workforce (Gb), $569,664) 3.85
15 =PIVOTAL (GB) (1993, Polar Falcon) 208/229 90/117 8/9 (=Immortal Verse (Ire), $1,000,635) 3.75
16 GULCH (1984, Mr. Prospector) 49/102 16/52 1/2 (Court Vision, $1,140,137) 3.62
17 WANDO (2000, Langfuhr) 24/59 6/31 1/2 (Turallure, $1,157,460) 3.60
18 THEATRICAL (IRE) (1982, Nureyev) 40/47 18/26 1/1 (Winchester, $329,600) 3.55
19 WHERE'S THE RING (1999, Seeking The Gold) 20/76 7/40 0/1 (Gypsy Ring, $141,452) 3.21
20 SHAKESPEARE (2001, Theatrical (IRE)) 10/14 4/7 1/1 (Shkspeare Shaliyah, $96,700) 3.13
21 OASIS DREAM (GB) (2000, Green Desert) 228/242 75/109 12/14 (Midday (GB), $765,253) 3.12
22 SHAMARDAL (2002, Giant's Causeway) 151/164 62/85 13/13 (=Crackerjack King (IRE), $559,241) 3.05
23 NIIGON (2001, Unbridled) 14/39 3/19 1/3 (Reconnect, $75,248) 3.03
24 OLD FORESTER (2001, Forestry) 20/81 4/41 2/4 (Weekend Romance, $120,183) 2.97
25 STRAVINSKY (1996, Nureyev) 27/43 9/22 2/2 (=Win For Sure (Ger), $90,000) 2.93
26 CAT DREAMS (2001, Storm Cat) 10/30 3/14 1/1 (Caracortado, $474,000) 2.90
27 STORM CAT (1983, Storm Bird) 53/92 15/39 5/5 (Courageous Cat, $444,460) 2.87
28 RIZZI (1991, Afleet) 5/17 2/9 1/1 (Ahvee's Destiny, $64,384) 2.79
29 WHISKEY WISDOM (1993, Wild Again) 13/33 1/15 0/1 (Fifty Proof, $136,668) 2.65
30 HE'S TOPS (1993, Seattle Slew) 7/56 1/29 1/3 (Reba Is Tops, $103,038) 2.65
31 SMART STRIKE (1992, Mr. Prospector) 161/250 53/126 7/13 (Never Retreat, $902,288) 2.54
32 COZZENE (1980, Caro (IRE)) 44/54 12/25 4/4 (Windward Islands, $223,595) 2.53
33 =MEDICEAN (GB) (1997, Machiavellian) 171/199 60/76 5/7 (=Manieree (IRE), $149,568) 2.50
34 VRONSKY (1999, Danzig) 16/24 5/13 1/2 (Norvsky, $245,306) 2.49
35 OCEAN TERRACE (2000, Saint Ballado) 8/30 2/13 1/1 (Casablanca Smile (Chi), $77,280) 2.48
36 UNUSUAL HEAT (1990, Nureyev) 80/120 26/57 2/3 (Acclamation, $516,000) 2.47
37 WAR FRONT (2002, Danzig) 45/80 14/44 5/8 (Summer Soiree, $302,000) 2.47
38 EL PRADO (IRE) (1989, Sadler's Wells) 90/111 31/63 5/9 (Winter Memories, $417,500) 2.46
39 ROYAL ANTHEM (1995, Theatrical (IRE)) 19/32 5/12 1/1 (Divine Fortune, $64,000) 2.31
40 GOOD JOURNEY (1996, Nureyev) 17/28 4/14 1/1 (Thirtyfirststreet, $137,000) 2.29
41 BERNSTEIN (1997, Storm Cat) 100/198 46/120 3/9 (Signature Red, $123,453) 2.22
42 KITTEN'S JOY (2001, El Prado (IRE)) 133/191 46/103 11/15 (Stephanie's Kitten, $574,726) 2.22
43 DYNAFORMER (1985, Roberto) 161/180 56/80 9/11 (Blue Bunting, $1,037,148) 2.20
44 LEAR FAN (1981, Roberto) 9/9 4/4 1/1 (Country Cousin, $64,500) 2.18
45 NORTH LIGHT (IRE) (2001, Danehill) 48/73 13/26 3/3 (Celtic New Year, $235,800) 2.14
46 GILDED TIME (1990, Timeless Moment) 26/104 7/61 0/3 (Entabeni, $67,740) 2.13
47 ADCAT (1995, Storm Cat) 11/27 3/13 1/1 (Briecat, $68,040) 2.11
48 BOLD EXECUTIVE (1984, Bold Ruckus) 25/114 5/50 1/2 (Sans Sousi, $78,645) 2.10
49 SILENT NAME (JPN) (2002, Sunday Silence) 5/23 1/6 0/0 (Silentio, $27,000) 2.09
50 TRIBAL RULE (1996, Storm Cat) 32/139 14/81 0/9 (West Ruler, $183,696) 2.08
51 PARKER'S STORM CAT (2000, Storm Cat) 23/62 7/34 1/2 (Ben's Cat, $465,000) 2.04
52 CAPE CROSS (IRE) (1994, Green Desert) 222/248 72/98 4/6 (=Laaheb (GB), $263,067) 2.04
53 PURE PRECISION (1999, Montbrook) 9/36 3/19 0/0 (Romin Robin, $114,043) 2.03
54 MORLUC (1996, Housebuster) 5/18 1/8 1/1 (Princeville Condo, $60,801) 2.03
55 GREAT NOTION (2000, Elusive Quality) 19/48 4/35 2/2 (Havelock, $302,766) 2.00
56 SYNCLINE (1997, Danzig) 7/21 1/6 1/1 (Sugar Again, $63,600) 2.00
57 MORO ORO (1993, Moro) 5/27 1/10 0/0 (Sir Walter's Oro, $36,700) 2.00
58 MEDAGLIA D'ORO (1999, El Prado (IRE)) 114/189 27/89 4/12 (Marketing Mix, $408,426) 1.99
59 SCAT DADDY (2004, Johannesburg) 29/60 12/28 3/5 (Finale, $248,345) 1.96
60 SIR CAT (1993, Storm Cat) 6/21 1/12 0/0 (Matto Mondo (CHI), $93,160) 1.96
61 NAJRAN (1999, Runaway Groom) 31/86 8/47 2/4 (Wasted Tears, $170,865) 1.96
62 RAHY (1985, Blushing Groom (FR)) 87/118 28/52 2/3 (Rahystrada, $461,511) 1.95
63 SUAVE PROSPECT (1992, Fortunate Prospect) 7/60 3/29 0/2 (I've Got Speed, $81,755) 1.94
64 SKIMMING (1996, Nureyev) 16/71 7/36 1/3 (Alley Hondro, $84,417) 1.93
65 LOST SOLDIER (1990, Danzig) 24/69 9/26 2/1 (California Soldier, $45,780) 1.91
66 IN EXCESS (IRE) (1987, Siberian Express) 42/115 13/59 1/3 (Magic School, $95,350) 1.90
67 PAYNES BAY (1998, Mr. Prospector) 12/29 3/16 0/1 (Yonge's Harbour, $43,752) 1.90
68 =INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) (1997, Green Desert) 266/289 89/119 6/8 (=Moonlight Cloud (GB), $353,557) 1.86
69 WILD WONDER (1994, Wild Again) 6/17 2/10 1/1 (Won Wild Bird, $34,500) 1.86
70 STREET CRY (IRE) (1998, Machiavellian) 141/200 50/95 6/11 (Carlton House, $413,415) 1.85
71 FIRST SAMURAI (2003, Giant's Causeway) 41/89 10/43 1/4 (Northern Passion, $153,345) 1.84
72 BERTRANDO (1989, Skywalker) 42/111 6/54 2/4 (Liberian Freighter, $153,000) 1.83
73 WAR CHANT (1997, Danzig) 79/115 27/51 3/4 (Chamberlain Bridge, $146,986) 1.81
74 PERFECT SOUL (IRE) (1998, Sadler's Wells) 75/140 18/66 1/2 (Perfect Shirl, $1,170,388) 1.80
75 GOOD AND TOUGH (1995, Carson City) 15/81 4/36 1/3 (Tough Issie, $111,560) 1.79



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