Great Notion’s progeny won three races on Maryland Million 2025 to push their sire into second-place in overall Maryland Million wins.
Great Notion became the first Maryland sire in more than 15 years with over $6 million in progreny earnings in 2024, easily leading the Midlantic roster.
The just-concluded Fasig-Tipton Midlantic fall yearling sale saw declines versus 2021, but its numbers were easily better than prior years.
In our latest On Breeding column, a look at the region’s sires: who’s the leader, which have the most blacktype runners, and which are up-and coming?
More runners sired by stalwart stallion Great Notion are pre-entered for the Maryland Million than by any other stallion.
The share of mares bred to Midlantic stallions is slightly higher than it was a year ago, with two Pennsylvania newcomers leading the way.
While the stallion and breeding business often focuses on what’s new and shiny, several regional sires are striking a blow for the tried and true.
The Maryland Horse Breeders Association has announced its stallion, broodmare, and breeder of the year for 2018.