Classic Longshots Boost Young Sires
Written by Ian Tapp | Jun 13, 2011 |
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Incredibly, 2011 was the first time in history that all three Triple Crown races were won by horses with double-digit odds, but longshot or not, siring a classic winner is an achievement not to be taken lightly, especially for a young sire.
The chart below shows longshot (10-1 or longer) classic winners since 2000 and the resulting effect on their sires' fees. Fees for high-profile, established stallions such as Gone West, A.P. Indy, and Distorted Humor (TrueNicks,SRO) (in 2010) weren't directly affected by a classic win—perhaps the Triple Crown win only confirmed their reputation. But for young sires with only first or second crop 3-year-olds, siring a classic winner usually leads to a big fee increase the following season.
What will the 2011 Triple Crown will mean for Leroidesanimaux, Forestry (TrueNicks,SRO), and Roman Ruler (TrueNicks,SRO)?
| Race | Winner | Odds | Sire | Crop | Fee Bred On | Fee at Time of Win | Following Season's Fee |
| 2011 Belmont | Ruler On Ice | 24-1 | Roman Ruler | 2nd | $30,000 | $15,000 | ? |
| 2011 Preakness | Shackleford | 12-1 | Forestry | 8th | $125,000 | $12,500 | ? |
| 2011 Derby | Animal Kingdom | 20-1 | Leroidesanimaux | 2nd | $25,000 | $10,000 (to $12,500 after Derby) | ? |
| 2010 Belmont | Drosselmeyer | 13-1 | Distorted Humor | 8th | $150,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| 2009 Belmont | Summer Bird | 11-1 | Birdstone | 1st | $10,000 | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| 2009 Derby | Mine That Bird | 50-1 | Birdstone | 1st | $10,000 | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| 2008 Belmont | Da' Tara | 38-1 | Tiznow | 3rd | $30,000 | $30,000 | $75,000 |
| 2006 Preakness | Bernardini | 12-1 | A.P. Indy | 10th | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| 2005 Derby | Giacomo | 50-1 | Holy Bull | 7th | $25,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| 2004 Belmont | Birdstone | 36-1 | Grindstone | 4th | $10,000 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| 2003 Derby | Funny Cide | 12-1 | Distorted Humor | 1st | $12,500 | $20,000 | $50,000 |
| 2002 Belmont | Sarava | 70-1 | Wild Again | 9th | $60,000 | $50,000 | Private (limited book, fertility) |
| 2002 Derby | War Emblem | 20-1 | Our Emblem | 2nd | $10,000 | $7,500 | $35,000 |
| 2001 Derby | Monarchos | 10-1 | Maria's Mon | 1st | $7,500 | $12,500 | $35,000 |
| 2000 Belmont | Commendable | 18-1 | Gone West | 9th | $75,000 | $125,000 | $125,000 |
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