Valid Expectations breaks Texas progeny earnings record
Seven-time leading Texas sire Valid Expectations recently passed another milestone in the Lone Star State. In late February, he moved ahead of 1983 Kentucky Derby winner Sunny’s Halo to become the all-time leading Texas-based progenitor by progeny earnings. As of February 24, Valid Expectations has been represented by 43 stakes winners (and 83 total stakes horses) from his first 13 racing age crops (not counting two-year-olds of 2013), and combined earnings of $29,748,265. Sunny’s Halo, who died a decade ago, established the previous Texas record of $29.5 million, with 39 stakes winners from 20 crops. Valid Expectations stands at Lane’s End Texas near Hempstead for a fee of $7,500.
DRF Breeding StaffFeb 24, 2013
