Great Notion, long Maryland’s leading sire and second in Maryland Million wins, has been retired, Northview Stallion Station announced.
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.