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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?

The number of mares bred in the Mid-Atlantic increased to nearly 2,000 in 2020, with Hoppertunity and Golden Lad both topping 100.

The share of mares bred to Midlantic stallions is slightly higher than it was a year ago, with two Pennsylvania newcomers leading the way.

In our weekly feature, Maryland Jockey Club analyst Gabby Gaudet shares her Saturday longshots and exotic plays with The Racing Biz.

New sires outpaced the market as a whole at yesterday’s Fasig-Tipton sale — and the sale’s top-seller came from newcomer Quality Road.

New sires at Fasig-Tipton? We’ve got 15 of ’em who’ll be represented by Midlantic-bred yearlings….