**Note: Only 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.
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| Rank | Stallion (YOB, Sire), Where Stands | Stud Fee | /Wnrs | /SWins | /Gr1SW | Earnings) | Earnings |
| 1 | =CAPE CROSS (IRE) (1994, Green Desert), Kildangan Stud | NA | 228/108 | 14/22 | 7/1 | (=Sea The Stars (IRE), $6,669,601) | $10,392,880 |
| 2 | GIANT'S CAUSEWAY (1997, Storm Cat), Ashford Stud, KY | $125,000 | 306/133 | 24/38 | 13/4 | (Swift Temper, $1,082,839) | $10,258,461 |
| 3 | DISTORTED HUMOR (1993, Forty Niner), Winstar Farm L.L.C., KY | $150,000 | 263/141 | 15/20 | 4/0 | (Regal Ransom, $1,710,000) | $9,379,970 |
| 4 | TIZNOW (1997, Cee's Tizzy), Winstar Farm, L.L.C., KY | $75,000 | 157/76 | 8/14 | 5/2 | (Well Armed, $3,649,000) | $8,717,082 |
| 5 | =DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) (1993, Danehill), Coolmore Stud | PRIVATE | 280/119 | 27/39 | 13/3 | (=Mastercraftsman (IRE), $1,045,396) | $8,623,690 |
| 6 | SMART STRIKE (1992, Mr. Prospector), Lane's End Farm, KY | $75,000 | 249/112 | 15/24 | 9/2 | (Papa Clem, $964,250) | $8,581,294 |
| 7 | OASIS DREAM (GB) (2000, Green Desert), Banstead Manor Stud | NA | 181/93 | 19/29 | 11/3 | (=Midday (GB), $1,549,818) | $8,355,890 |
| 8 | STREET CRY (IRE) (1998, Machiavellian), Darley At Jonabell, KY | $150,000 | 143/72 | 15/24 | 7/4 | (Zenyatta, $3,330,000) | $8,233,526 |
| 9 | A.P. INDY (1989, Seattle Slew), Lane's End Farm, KY | $150,000 | 160/81 | 18/26 | 9/4 | (Just As Well, $906,597) | $8,188,436 |
| 10 | DYNAFORMER (1985, Roberto), Three Chimneys Farm, KY | $150,000 | 196/85 | 19/27 | 9/4 | (Gozzip Girl, $820,370) | $7,385,845 |
| 11 | MEDAGLIA D'ORO (1999, El Prado (IRE)), Stonewall Farm, KY | $40,000 | 125/57 | 10/21 | 5/3 | (Rachel Alexandra, $2,746,914) | $7,330,766 |
| 12 | NORTHERN AFLEET (1993, Afleet), Taylor Made Stallions, Inc., KY | $7,500 | 236/141 | 9/12 | 3/2 | (Big City Man, $1,377,972) | $7,256,622 |
| 13 | GALILEO (IRE) (1998, Sadler's Wells), Coolmore Stud | PRIVATE | 220/94 | 27/33 | 11/2 | (=Rip Van Winkle (IRE), $823,186) | $7,026,892 |
| 14 | TALE OF THE CAT (1994, Storm Cat), Ashford Stud, KY | $30,000 | 259/122 | 11/15 | 4/2 | (Gio Ponti, $2,333,000) | $6,908,991 |
| 15 | MONTJEU (IRE) (1996, Sadler's Wells), Coolmore Stud | PRIVATE | 258/92 | 25/32 | 14/7 | (=Fame And Glory (GB), $2,068,778) | $6,890,776 |
| 16 | SINGSPIEL (IRE) (1992, In The Wings (GB)), Dalham Hall Stud | NA | 143/66 | 11/12 | 5/3 | (=Eastern Anthem (IRE), $3,333,752) | $6,518,063 |
| 17 | STORMY ATLANTIC (1994, Storm Cat), Hill 'N' Dale Farms, KY | $45,000 | 275/128 | 13/20 | 3/0 | (Superior Storm, $376,000) | $6,157,568 |
| 18 | UNBRIDLED'S SONG (1993, Unbridled), Taylor Made Farm, Inc, KY | $125,000 | 195/82 | 13/19 | 5/2 | (Zensational, $666,200) | $6,137,767 |
| 19 | MALIBU MOON (1997, A.P. Indy), Spendthrift Farm, KY | $40,000 | 247/118 | 12/17 | 7/2 | (Malibu Prayer, $348,526) | $6,133,060 |
| 20 | =PIVOTAL (GB) (1993, Polar Falcon), Cheveley Park Stud | NA | 200/102 | 13/22 | 9/4 | (=Sariska (GB), $946,155) | $5,881,686 |
| 21 | LEMON DROP KID (1996, Kingmambo), Lane's End Farm, KY | $35,000 | 151/86 | 17/20 | 6/2 | (Richard's Kid, $732,840) | $5,737,336 |
| 22 | NOT FOR LOVE (1990, Mr. Prospector), Northview Stallion Station, MD | $25,000 | 210/120 | 14/21 | 2/0 | (Not For Silver, $263,020) | $5,717,116 |
| 23 | EMPIRE MAKER (2000, Unbridled), Juddmonte Farms, KY | $75,000 | 129/60 | 7/12 | 5/3 | (Pioneerof The Nile, $1,090,000) | $5,716,273 |
| 24 | ELUSIVE QUALITY (1993, Gone West), Darley At Jonabell, KY | $75,000 | 215/97 | 16/23 | 4/1 | (Quality Road, $947,030) | $5,373,352 |
| 25 | BIRDSTONE (2001, Grindstone), Gainesway, KY | $10,000 | 62/27 | 4/6 | 2/2 | (Summer Bird, $2,323,040) | $5,360,033 |
| 26 | LANGFUHR (1992, Danzig), Lane's End Farm, KY | $17,500 | 227/126 | 10/12 | 3/1 | (Interpatation, $385,563) | $5,348,540 |
| 27 | PULPIT (1994, A.P. Indy), Claiborne Farm, KY | $60,000 | 179/88 | 9/12 | 8/2 | (Rutherienne, $359,115) | $5,329,782 |
| 28 | YES IT'S TRUE (1996, Is It True), Three Chimneys Farm, KY | $17,500 | 247/142 | 5/7 | 0/0 | (Truth And Justice, $238,599) | $5,248,344 |
| 29 | EL PRADO (IRE) (1989, Sadler's Wells) | DIED, 2009 | 149/64 | 6/8 | 3/1 | (Spanish Moon, $1,609,228) | $5,137,660 |
| 30 | ANABAA (1992, Danzig) | DIED, 2009 | 156/72 | 10/15 | 5/1 | (=Goldikova (Ire), $1,992,375) | $5,031,038 |
| 31 | VICTORY GALLOP (1995, Cryptoclearance), Turkish Jockey Club | PRIVATE | 204/115 | 10/12 | 1/0 | (Rendezvous, $315,038) | $5,024,726 |
| 32 | SPEIGHTSTOWN (1998, Gone West), Taylor Made/Winstar Venture, KY | $35,000 | 116/64 | 9/13 | 5/1 | (Munnings, $475,040) | $4,912,742 |
| 33 | STORM CAT (1983, Storm Bird), Overbrook Farm, KY | $300,000 | 130/46 | 6/11 | 5/2 | (Life Is Sweet, $1,620,000) | $4,877,865 |
| 34 | DIXIE UNION (1997, Dixieland Band), Lane's End Farm, KY | $35,000 | 168/84 | 11/18 | 7/1 | (Gone Astray, $777,757) | $4,873,529 |
| 35 | =DALAKHANI (IRE) (2000, =Darshaan (GB)), Gilltown Stud | NA | 95/42 | 12/17 | 6/1 | (=Conduit (IRE), $2,996,070) | $4,865,395 |
| 36 | BROKEN VOW (1997, Unbridled), Pin Oak Stud, KY | $30,000 | 236/119 | 11/15 | 3/0 | (Unbridled Belle, $384,388) | $4,793,999 |
| 37 | MUTAKDDIM (1991, Seeking The Gold), Hill 'N' Dale Farms, KY | $12,500 | 224/139 | 13/16 | 3/1 | (Ravalo, $268,178) | $4,790,195 |
| 38 | TAPIT (2001, Pulpit), Gainesway, KY | $35,000 | 107/59 | 11/16 | 4/2 | (Careless Jewel, $1,013,346) | $4,739,647 |
| 39 | MARIA'S MON (1993, Wavering Monarch) | DIED, 2007 | 215/101 | 7/7 | 4/0 | (Well Monied, $335,060) | $4,727,922 |
| 40 | YONAGUSKA (1998, Cherokee Run), Vinery Kentucky, KY | $5,000 | 194/111 | 5/7 | 1/0 | (Musket Man, $836,000) | $4,724,836 |
| 41 | UNUSUAL HEAT (1990, Nureyev), Old English Rancho, CA | $12,500 | 139/73 | 9/10 | 1/0 | (Hot N' Dusty, $311,011) | $4,720,982 |
| 42 | =INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) (1997, Green Desert), Irish National Stud | NA | 217/105 | 13/17 | 4/2 | (=Vale Of York (IRE), $1,217,160) | $4,652,968 |
| 43 | TRIPPI (1997, End Sweep), L'Ormarins Stud | PRIVATE | 209/119 | 7/7 | 2/0 | (Bunker Hill, $185,442) | $4,622,908 |
| 44 | CITY ZIP (1998, Carson City), Lane's End Farm, KY | $10,000 | 167/97 | 6/14 | 1/0 | (Get Serious, $314,850) | $4,466,032 |
| 45 | SADLER'S WELLS (1981, Northern Dancer), Coolmore Stud | $500 | 154/51 | 15/22 | 9/2 | (=Ask (GB), $732,282) | $4,386,747 |
| 46 | GRAND SLAM (1995, Gone West), Ashford Stud, KY | $25,000 | 263/110 | 6/7 | 1/0 | (Grand Slam Andre, $170,642) | $4,383,181 |
| 47 | SKY MESA (2000, Pulpit), Three Chimneys Farm, KY | $25,000 | 142/69 | 8/10 | 4/1 | (General Quarters, $604,000) | $4,378,622 |
| 48 | MORE THAN READY (1997, Southern Halo), Vinery Kentucky, KY | $45,000 | 263/112 | 14/17 | 8/2 | (Ready's Echo, $335,233) | $4,366,244 |
| 49 | INDIAN CHARLIE (1995, In Excess (IRE)), Airdrie Stud, KY | $75,000 | 173/91 | 10/11 | 2/0 | (Indian Blessing, $558,220) | $4,355,126 |
| 50 | PETIONVILLE (1992, Seeking The Gold), Margaux Farm, L.L.C., KY | $10,000 | 165/91 | 5/7 | 1/0 | (Two Step Salsa, $717,500) | $4,271,075 |
| 51 | BERNSTEIN (1997, Storm Cat), Castleton Lyons, KY | $27,500 | 187/101 | 10/24 | 4/2 | (Proceed Bee, $340,755) | $4,268,423 |
| 52 | JUMP START (1999, A.P. Indy), Overbrook Farm, KY | $10,000 | 164/98 | 8/12 | 3/1 | (Rail Trip, $742,790) | $4,218,635 |
| 53 | DANSILI (GB) (1996, Danehill), Banstead Manor Stud | PRIVATE | 189/83 | 10/15 | 6/0 | (=Delegator (GB), $498,440) | $4,208,806 |
| 54 | FUSAICHI PEGASUS (1997, Mr. Prospector), Ashford Stud, KY | $30,000 | 252/101 | 5/7 | 1/0 | (Flying Private, $211,200) | $4,200,738 |
| 55 | TOUCH GOLD (1994, Deputy Minister), Adena Springs Kentucky, KY | $10,000 | 200/104 | 4/5 | 1/0 | (Spritely, $354,764) | $4,153,799 |
| 56 | JOHANNESBURG (1999, Hennessy), J.B.B.A. Shizunai Stallion Station | NA | 263/123 | 7/9 | 5/1 | (Eaton's Gift, $228,210) | $4,059,130 |
| 57 | CANDY RIDE (ARG) (1999, Ride The Rails), Lane's End Farm, KY | $25,000 | 105/53 | 9/18 | 5/1 | (Misremembered, $554,760) | $4,040,042 |
| 58 | LION HEART (2001, Tale Of The Cat), Ashford Stud, KY | $20,000 | 165/86 | 7/8 | 2/0 | (Soul Warrior, $601,080) | $3,999,328 |
| 59 | STEPHEN GOT EVEN (1996, A.P. Indy), Lane's End Farm, KY | $7,500 | 193/102 | 6/9 | 1/1 | (I Want Revenge, $624,000) | $3,958,111 |
| 60 | ORIENTATE (1998, Mt. Livermore), Gainesway, KY | $17,500 | 177/98 | 6/10 | 0/0 | (Orientate Express, $166,985) | $3,957,625 |
| 61 | ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) (1999, Danehill), Coolmore Stud | NA | 236/88 | 16/19 | 9/3 | (Diamondrella (GB), $548,000) | $3,933,250 |
| 62 | CHEROKEE RUN (1990, Runaway Groom), Darley At Jonabell, KY | $25,000 | 173/104 | 7/9 | 1/0 | (Cherokee Artist, $264,935) | $3,889,036 |
| 63 | SILIC (FR) (1995, Sillery), Getaway Thoroughbred Farms, CA | $3,500 | 37/13 | 1/3 | 1/1 | (Gladiatorus, $3,446,800) | $3,807,167 |
| 64 | MR. GREELEY (1992, Gone West), Gainesway, KY | $75,000 | 203/88 | 7/9 | 2/0 | (Kensei, $513,928) | $3,769,974 |
| 65 | MIZZEN MAST (1998, Cozzene), Juddmonte Farms, KY | $17,500 | 147/79 | 9/15 | 4/1 | (Midships, $395,860) | $3,763,715 |
| 66 | FOREST WILDCAT (1991, Storm Cat) | DIED, 2008 | 178/99 | 7/9 | 1/0 | (Euphony, $250,400) | $3,753,129 |
| 67 | HOLD THAT TIGER (2000, Storm Cat), Haras De La Haie Neuve | PRIVATE | 172/89 | 5/6 | 1/0 | (Jungle Wave, $362,016) | $3,707,662 |
| 68 | AWESOME AGAIN (1994, Deputy Minister), Adena Springs Kentucky, KY | $50,000 | 141/78 | 5/8 | 2/0 | (Awesome Gem, $475,800) | $3,692,189 |
| 69 | TIGER RIDGE (1996, Storm Cat), Wilgerbosdrift Stud | NA | 172/102 | 8/9 | 0/0 | (Leah's Secret, $293,000) | $3,631,752 |
| 70 | MENIFEE (1996, Harlan), K.R.A. Jeju Stud Farm | PRIVATE | 146/66 | 4/12 | 2/1 | (Game Face, $505,514) | $3,619,110 |
| 71 | EL CORREDOR (1997, Mr. Greeley), Hill 'N' Dale Farms, KY | $25,000 | 223/111 | 4/4 | 1/0 | (El Caballo, $170,196) | $3,612,639 |
| 72 | FORESTRY (1996, Storm Cat), Taylor Made Stallions, Inc, KY | $40,000 | 180/88 | 5/5 | 2/0 | (Etched, $220,800) | $3,589,630 |
| 73 | =MONSUN (GER) (1990, =Konigsstuhl (GER)), Gestut Schlenderhan | PRIVATE | 101/44 | 12/20 | 6/3 | (=Stacelita (Fr), $1,128,174) | $3,576,274 |
| 74 | E DUBAI (1998, Mr. Prospector), Darley At Jonabell, KY | $15,000 | 141/86 | 6/7 | 3/0 | (Accredit, $230,725) | $3,575,112 |
| 75 | MONTBROOK (1990, Buckaroo), Ocala Stud Farm, FL | $10,000 | 142/77 | 7/10 | 0/0 | (Big Drama, $358,500) | $3,520,703 |