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On Breeding: Midlantic sire stats

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.