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Special Edition: Eastern Stallions

Our annual Eastern Stallions special edition takes a closer look at the robust regional stallion markets in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida. The region is coming off a season in which several state-bred programs or local stallions were represented by Eclipse Award champions or Grade 1 winners, and coming into a season in which the region welcomes several graded stakes winners to stud. Read individual stories below - or download the complete insert as a PDF, which also includes an exclusive look at state-leading Beyer Speed Figures.

DRF StaffFeb 01, 2019

Uncaptured tops Florida freshmen

Canadian champion Uncaptured got his own racing career off to a swift start with a stellar season as a juvenile. Now a young stallion at Ocala Stud, he started his stud career in fitting fashion, finishing as Florida’s leading freshman sire of 2018.

Nicole RussoFeb 01, 2019

Great Notion, Friesan Fire have emerged atop Maryland stallions

Great Notion and Friesan Fire have emerged as leaders in Maryland’s sire ranks following the pensioning and death of the state’s titan, Not For Love. Their reign continued in 2018, as they were again the leading general sires by earnings.

Nicole RussoFeb 01, 2019

Central Banker dominates New York freshmen

Central Banker made a stellar debut with his first runners in 2018, not only finishing as New York’s leading freshman sire by a wide margin, but leading all juvenile sires in the state and ranking in the top 10 nationally among freshmen.

Nicole RussoFeb 01, 2019

Diversify leads way for Bellamy Road

There were five New York-bred Grade/Group 1 winners in 2018 in a banner year for the state program – and two of those winners are by stallions currently standing in New York.

Nicole RussoFeb 01, 2019

Sequel Stallions finds success with kin of world-class stallions

A strategy of bringing highly sought-after bloodlines to New York and making them available at a reasonable price point in the regional market has proven wildly successful for Sequel Stallions over the last two decades.

Nicole RussoFeb 01, 2019

Jump Start faces competition from Pennsylvania newcomers

With two solid newcomers set to join Jump Start in Pennsylvania, a competitive stallion market looms in coming years for the Keystone State.

Nicole RussoFeb 01, 2019

Two big names join Mid-Atlantic stallion ranks

No matter the location, Northview Stallion Station seems to have the market cornered when it comes to first-year stallions in the Mid-Atlantic region for 2019.

Nicole RussoFeb 01, 2019

Bucchero, son of Kantharos, enters Florida stallion market

Bucchero, a multiple graded stakes winner, is an anticipated addition to the Florida stallion ranks this year as the first son of Kantharos to enter the market.

Nicole RussoFeb 01, 2019

First Dude takes command of Florida sire list

First Dude had something of a star-crossed career. The dual classic-placed runner was among the most respected performers of his division, but suffered a frustrating string of narrow defeats in major events. He finally broke through with his first Grade 1 victory – but was promptly forced into retirement by an injury. First Dude's progeny are now taking the sting out of the situation by carrying on their sire's obvious talent.

Nicole RussoFeb 01, 2019

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