**Note: Only broodmare sires with earnings and having at least one starter raced in North America are listed. Earnings do not include Japanese earnings. Categorical leaders are in bold.
Links to lists by SPI, stakes winners and winners. Return to Home Page.| Rank | Broodmare sire | Dams | Rnrs | Wnrs | SW | (Chief Earners, Earnings, Sire -- Dam) | Earnings |
| 1 | Sadler's Wells, 1981 | 385 | 583 | 234 | 35 | (=Conduit (IRE), $2,996,070, by =Dalakhani (IRE) -- =Well Head (IRE)) | $15,104,277 |
| 2 | Miswaki, 1978 | 201 | 333 | 141 | 10 | (=Sea The Stars (IRE), $6,669,601, by =Cape Cross (IRE) -- Urban Sea) | $11,855,620 |
| 3 | Seeking The Gold, 1985 | 180 | 292 | 142 | 16 | ( She Be Wild, $1,311,040, by Offlee Wild -- Trappings) | $10,549,115 |
| 4 | Kris S., 1977 - 2002 | 195 | 318 | 152 | 9 | ( Zenyatta, $3,330,000, by Street Cry (IRE) -- Vertigineux) | $9,924,931 |
| 5 | Deputy Minister, 1979 - 2004 | 279 | 451 | 215 | 20 | ( Telling, $356,560, by A.P. Indy -- Well Chosen) | $9,270,553 |
| 6 | Storm Cat, 1983 | 280 | 442 | 188 | 13 | ( Pounced, $668,504, by Rahy -- Golden Cat) | $8,876,403 |
| 7 | Rahy, 1985 | 224 | 369 | 166 | 23 | ( Furthest Land, $812,963, by Smart Strike -- Flagrant) | $8,867,120 |
| 8 | Woodman, 1983 - 2007 | 312 | 542 | 233 | 24 | ( Spritely, $354,764, by Touch Gold -- Wood Sprite) | $8,762,653 |
| 9 | Dixieland Band, 1980 | 273 | 442 | 219 | 14 | ( Diamondrella (GB), $548,000, by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE) -- Tap Your Feet) | $8,733,199 |
| 10 | Rainbow Quest, 1981 - 2007 | 201 | 317 | 115 | 18 | ( Spanish Moon, $1,609,228, by El Prado (IRE) -- Shining Bright (GB)) | $8,293,210 |
| 11 | Mr. Prospector, 1970 - 1999 | 210 | 343 | 165 | 23 | ( Gone Astray, $777,757, by Dixie Union -- Illicit) | $8,157,193 |
| 12 | Seattle Slew, 1974 - 2002 | 207 | 323 | 153 | 17 | ( Two Step Salsa, $717,500, by Petionville -- Two To Waltz) | $7,791,123 |
| 13 | Broad Brush, 1983 | 180 | 306 | 149 | 16 | ( Richard's Kid, $732,840, by Lemon Drop Kid -- Tough Broad) | $7,459,553 |
| 14 | Carson City, 1987 | 194 | 316 | 168 | 14 | ( Rail Trip, $742,790, by Jump Start -- Sweet Trip) | $7,336,512 |
| 15 | Danehill, 1986 - 2003 | 281 | 430 | 179 | 25 | (=Art Connoisseur (IRE), $460,512, by Lucky Story -- =Withorwithoutyou (Ire)) | $7,048,183 |
| 16 | Red Ransom, 1987 | 191 | 308 | 150 | 11 | ( Regal Ransom, $1,710,000, by Distorted Humor -- Kelli's Ransom) | $6,917,086 |
| 17 | Kingmambo, 1990 | 138 | 212 | 89 | 16 | (=Midday (GB), $1,549,818, by Oasis Dream (GB) -- =Midsummer (GB)) | $6,874,037 |
| 18 | Wild Again, 1980 - 2008 | 173 | 284 | 140 | 9 | ( Macho Again, $1,036,128, by Macho Uno -- Go Donna Go) | $6,632,965 |
| 19 | =Darshaan (GB), 1981 | 234 | 364 | 136 | 28 | (=Lillie Langtry (IRE), $954,018, by =Danehill Dancer (IRE) -- =Hoity Toity (GB)) | $6,617,952 |
| 20 | Notebook, 1985 | 112 | 189 | 81 | 5 | ( Well Armed, $3,649,000, by Tiznow -- Well Dressed) | $6,589,335 |
| 21 | Meadowlake, 1983 | 179 | 304 | 137 | 9 | ( Seventh Street, $658,800, by Street Cry (IRE) -- Holiday Runner) | $6,307,341 |
| 22 | A.P. Indy, 1989 | 191 | 303 | 152 | 10 | ( Mr. Sidney, $400,111, by Storm Cat -- Tomisue's Delight) | $6,304,595 |
| 23 | =Kris (GB), 1976 | 122 | 184 | 72 | 10 | ( Gladiatorus, $3,446,800, by Silic (FR) -- Gmaasha (IRE)) | $6,159,483 |
| 24 | Capote, 1984 - 2007 | 181 | 301 | 152 | 15 | ( Leah's Secret, $293,000, by Tiger Ridge -- Lady Cruella) | $6,155,480 |
| 25 | Nureyev, 1977 - 2001 | 168 | 267 | 116 | 14 | ( Just As Well, $906,597, by A.P. Indy -- No Matter What) | $5,967,436 |
| 26 | Silver Deputy, 1985 | 180 | 295 | 153 | 12 | ( Not For Silver, $263,020, by Not For Love -- Silverdew) | $5,924,144 |
| 27 | Crafty Prospector, 1979 | 204 | 362 | 196 | 7 | ( Giant Oak, $349,324, by Giant's Causeway -- Crafty Oak) | $5,783,744 |
| 28 | Saint Ballado, 1989 - 2002 | 177 | 300 | 153 | 6 | ( Charitable Man, $280,000, by Lemon Drop Kid -- Charitabledonation) | $5,762,510 |
| 29 | Belong To Me, 1989 | 123 | 163 | 74 | 10 | ( Papa Clem, $964,250, by Smart Strike -- Miss Houdini) | $5,564,848 |
| 30 | Phone Trick, 1982 | 206 | 327 | 170 | 8 | ( Zensational, $666,200, by Unbridled's Song -- Joke) | $5,564,095 |
| 31 | Valid Appeal, 1972 - 2002 | 140 | 246 | 136 | 5 | ( Big City Man, $1,377,972, by Northern Afleet -- Mini Appeal) | $5,544,322 |
| 32 | Caerleon, 1980 | 198 | 334 | 133 | 13 | (=Twice Over (GB), $998,323, by Observatory -- =Double Crossed (GB)) | $5,516,397 |
| 33 | Quiet American, 1986 | 146 | 228 | 121 | 12 | ( Fiddlers Afleet, $362,680, by Northern Afleet -- American Tango) | $5,476,293 |
| 34 | Danzig, 1977 - 2006 | 188 | 283 | 127 | 16 | ( Kiss The Kid, $261,500, by Lemon Drop Kid -- Black Tie Kiss) | $5,445,024 |
| 35 | Mt. Livermore, 1981 | 201 | 337 | 145 | 12 | ( King Ledley, $310,940, by Stormin Fever -- Mt. Kobla) | $5,422,328 |
| 36 | =Shirley Heights (GB), 1975 | 107 | 175 | 57 | 8 | (=Fame And Glory (GB), $2,068,778, by Montjeu (IRE) -- =Gryada (GB)) | $5,357,664 |
| 37 | Black Tie Affair (IRE), 1986 | 122 | 233 | 107 | 9 | (=Mastercraftsman (IRE), $1,045,396, by =Danehill Dancer (IRE) -- Starlight Dreams) | $5,209,503 |
| 38 | Tabasco Cat, 1991 | 88 | 160 | 93 | 8 | ( Desert Party, $580,000, by Street Cry (IRE) -- Sage Cat) | $5,200,747 |
| 39 | Gone West, 1984 - 2009 | 196 | 326 | 140 | 11 | ( Game Face, $505,514, by Menifee -- Galleon Of Gold) | $5,200,409 |
| 40 | Relaunch, 1976 | 150 | 248 | 113 | 12 | ( Forever Together, $798,106, by Belong To Me -- Constant Companion) | $5,154,201 |
| 41 | Barathea (IRE), 1990 - 2009 | 143 | 222 | 86 | 8 | (=Lucky General (IRE), $1,534,278, by Hawk Wing -- Dress Code (IRE)) | $5,102,615 |
| 42 | Dynaformer, 1985 | 180 | 293 | 125 | 7 | ( Hollinger, $366,109, by Black Minnaloushe -- Dynamite Cocktail) | $5,094,705 |
| 43 | Lord At War (ARG), 1980 - 1998 | 99 | 174 | 86 | 8 | ( Pioneerof The Nile, $1,090,000, by Empire Maker -- Star Of Goshen) | $5,065,171 |
| 44 | Smart Strike, 1992 | 67 | 96 | 51 | 6 | ( Mine That Bird, $1,892,200, by Birdstone -- Mining My Own) | $5,029,145 |
| 45 | Diesis (GB), 1980 - 2006 | 172 | 262 | 104 | 7 | (=Mastery (GB), $1,148,058, by =Sulamani (IRE) -- Moyesii) | $4,961,296 |
| 46 | Storm Bird, 1978 | 138 | 249 | 116 | 11 | ( Court Vision, $591,030, by Gulch -- Weekend Storm) | $4,958,722 |
| 47 | Pleasant Colony, 1978 - 2002 | 152 | 256 | 124 | 7 | ( Marsh Side, $390,164, by Gone West -- Colonial Play) | $4,946,230 |
| 48 | Royal Academy, 1987 | 214 | 359 | 149 | 19 | (=Carribean Sunset (Ire), $285,800, by =Danehill Dancer (IRE) -- =Bonheur (IRE)) | $4,903,995 |
| 49 | Theatrical (IRE), 1982 | 185 | 277 | 124 | 11 | ( Lord Shanakill, $377,165, by Speightstown -- Green Room) | $4,852,545 |
| 50 | Dehere, 1991 | 132 | 212 | 118 | 11 | ( Friesan Fire, $540,000, by A.P. Indy -- Bollinger (AUS)) | $4,829,482 |
| 51 | Unbridled, 1987 - 2001 | 178 | 285 | 139 | 5 | ( No Inflation, $307,853, by Repriced -- Free To Soar) | $4,815,292 |
| 52 | Pentelicus, 1984 | 114 | 196 | 106 | 5 | ( Awesome Gem, $475,800, by Awesome Again -- Piano) | $4,813,475 |
| 53 | Affirmed, 1975 - 2001 | 175 | 296 | 134 | 9 | ( Backtalk, $196,206, by Smarty Jones -- Apasionata Sonata) | $4,786,623 |
| 54 | Polish Numbers, 1987 - 2002 | 134 | 233 | 120 | 5 | ( Smart Enough, $158,774, by Horse Chestnut (SAF) -- Quick 'N Smart) | $4,502,325 |
| 55 | Summer Squall, 1987 - 2009 | 91 | 182 | 80 | 4 | ( Summer Bird, $2,323,040, by Birdstone -- Hong Kong Squall) | $4,487,987 |
| 56 | Cure The Blues, 1978 - 1999 | 171 | 289 | 133 | 5 | ( Jungle Wave, $362,016, by Hold That Tiger -- Darien Blue Wave) | $4,476,078 |
| 57 | Devil's Bag, 1981 | 166 | 270 | 137 | 9 | ( El Brujo, $315,493, by Candy Ride (ARG) -- Enchanted Spell) | $4,436,217 |
| 58 | Marquetry, 1987 | 110 | 166 | 93 | 6 | ( Presious Passion, $1,520,000, by Royal Anthem -- Princesa's Passion) | $4,432,207 |
| 59 | Unbridled's Song, 1993 | 110 | 158 | 79 | 17 | ( Hold Me Back, $655,100, by Giant's Causeway -- Restraint) | $4,423,709 |
| 60 | Night Shift, 1980 | 207 | 345 | 137 | 13 | (=Battle Of Hastings (GB), $1,002,717, by Royal Applause (GB) -- =Subya (GB)) | $4,409,135 |
| 61 | Hennessy, 1993 - 2007 | 117 | 159 | 82 | 12 | ( Careless Jewel, $1,013,346, by Tapit -- Sweet And Careless) | $4,333,650 |
| 62 | Southern Halo, 1983 | 145 | 213 | 106 | 25 | ( Rendezvous, $315,038, by Victory Gallop -- Halo Babe) | $4,305,262 |
| 63 | Conquistador Cielo, 1979 - 2002 | 182 | 292 | 136 | 4 | ( Ginger Brew, $204,034, by Milwaukee Brew -- Coral Necklace) | $4,256,535 |
| 64 | Alydar, 1975 | 82 | 115 | 49 | 5 | ( Gio Ponti, $2,333,000, by Tale Of The Cat -- Chipeta Springs) | $4,213,664 |
| 65 | Rubiano, 1987 - 2002 | 108 | 175 | 96 | 9 | ( Beautician, $486,625, by Dehere -- Caroni) | $4,204,135 |
| 66 | Clever Trick, 1976 | 186 | 294 | 139 | 5 | ( Noble's Promise, $583,500, by Cuvee -- The Devil's Trick) | $4,113,749 |
| 67 | Forty Niner, 1985 | 98 | 160 | 91 | 9 | ( Albertus Maximus, $420,000, by Albert The Great -- Chasethewildwind) | $4,110,642 |
| 68 | Regal Classic, 1985 | 129 | 208 | 106 | 9 | ( Hightap, $273,965, by Tapit -- Don'tellmichelle) | $4,040,307 |
| 69 | Gilded Time, 1990 | 134 | 222 | 101 | 6 | ( Santa Teresita, $290,236, by Lemon Drop Kid -- Sweet Gold) | $4,033,309 |
| 70 | Highest Honor (FR), 1983 - 2009 | 126 | 195 | 82 | 10 | (=Cavalryman (GB), $1,337,324, by Halling -- Silversword (FR)) | $4,016,499 |
| 71 | Fortunate Prospect, 1981 | 103 | 181 | 93 | 7 | ( Musket Man, $836,000, by Yonaguska -- Fortuesque) | $4,007,969 |
| 72 | Gulch, 1984 | 167 | 282 | 124 | 4 | ( Stone Legacy, $177,319, by Birdstone -- Gulch Legacy) | $4,007,527 |
| 73 | Allen's Prospect, 1982 | 148 | 242 | 119 | 7 | ( Miss Blue Tye Dye, $123,500, by Tekken (IRE) -- Blue Moon Ninety) | $3,999,165 |
| 74 | Runaway Groom, 1979 - 2007 | 174 | 285 | 119 | 5 | ( Scorewithcater, $287,778, by Even The Score -- Runaway Cater) | $3,911,736 |
| 75 | Holy Bull, 1991 | 116 | 193 | 96 | 7 | ( Munnings, $475,040, by Speightstown -- La Comete) | $3,755,759 |