**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 | 2yos | /Wnrs | /SHrs | (Chief Earners, Earnings) | Earnings |
| 1 | SHAMARDAL (2002, Giant's Causeway), Kildangan Stud | NA | 92 | 55/21 | 2/8 | (=Shakespearean (Ire), $1,520,695) | $2,512,267 |
| 2 | =DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) (1993, Danehill), Coolmore Stud | PRIVATE | 120 | 69/23 | 4/10 | (=Lillie Langtry (IRE), $954,018) | $2,438,416 |
| 3 | =INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) (1997, Green Desert), Irish National Stud | NA | 82 | 64/30 | 4/11 | (=Vale Of York (IRE), $1,217,160) | $2,141,663 |
| 4 | OFFLEE WILD (2000, Wild Again), Darley At Jonabell, KY | $7,500 | 59 | 28/13 | 2/5 | (She Be Wild, $1,311,040) | $1,789,036 |
| 5 | SMART STRIKE (1992, Mr. Prospector), Lane's End Farm, KY | $75,000 | 100 | 39/8 | 2/4 | (Lookin At Lucky, $843,000) | $1,301,631 |
| 6 | ROMAN RULER (2002, Fusaichi Pegasus), Hill 'N' Dale Farms, KY | $20,000 | 134 | 57/23 | 4/5 | (Homeboykris, $254,550) | $1,235,939 |
| 7 | CITY ZIP (1998, Carson City), Lane's End Farm, KY | $10,000 | 103 | 54/33 | 2/4 | (Gleam Of Hope, $157,420) | $1,200,200 |
| 8 | SPEIGHTSTOWN (1998, Gone West), Taylor Made/Winstar Venture, KY | $35,000 | 87 | 37/15 | 1/4 | (Bridgetown, $386,198) | $1,144,039 |
| 9 | YES IT'S TRUE (1996, Is It True), Three Chimneys Farm, KY | $17,500 | 83 | 48/19 | 2/4 | (Truth And Justice, $238,599) | $1,048,340 |
| 10 | POLLARD'S VISION (2001, Carson City), Wintergreen Stallion Station, KY | $5,000 | 93 | 38/17 | 4/5 | (Blind Luck, $465,900) | $1,044,528 |
| 11 | CUVEE (2001, Carson City), Gainesway, KY | $6,500 | 86 | 33/14 | 3/6 | (Noble's Promise, $583,500) | $1,038,260 |
| 12 | TAPIT (2001, Pulpit), Gainesway, KY | $35,000 | 66 | 31/6 | 1/2 | (Tapitsfly, $668,142) | $1,012,768 |
| 13 | STORMY ATLANTIC (1994, Storm Cat), Hill 'N' Dale Farms, KY | $45,000 | 123 | 54/17 | 2/4 | (Stormy Lord, $196,402) | $983,144 |
| 14 | RAHY (1985, Blushing Groom (FR)), Three Chimneys Farm, KY | $50,000 | 41 | 20/7 | 2/2 | (Pounced, $668,504) | $968,576 |
| 15 | KITTEN'S JOY (2001, El Prado (IRE)), Ramsey Farm, KY | $20,000 | 97 | 38/16 | 5/8 | (William's Kitten, $115,378) | $960,984 |
| 16 | MONTJEU (IRE) (1996, Sadler's Wells), Coolmore Stud | PRIVATE | 82 | 39/12 | 3/4 | (=St Nicholas Abbey (Ire), $296,116) | $958,530 |
| 17 | WILDCAT HEIR (2000, Forest Wildcat), Journeyman Stud, FL | $6,500 | 105 | 51/31 | 2/3 | (Karmageddon, $73,130) | $954,762 |
| 18 | STORMIN FEVER (1994, Storm Cat), Golden Eagle Farm, CA | $7,500 | 59 | 31/15 | 1/3 | (King Ledley, $310,940) | $950,008 |
| 19 | ORATORIO (IRE) (2002, Danehill), Coolmore Stud | NA | 81 | 49/8 | 2/5 | (=Beethoven (Ire), $495,450) | $945,014 |
| 20 | =PIVOTAL (GB) (1993, Polar Falcon), Cheveley Park Stud | NA | 86 | 31/13 | 3/6 | (=Siyouni (Fr), $393,419) | $940,421 |
| 21 | DIXIE UNION (1997, Dixieland Band), Lane's End Farm, KY | $35,000 | 93 | 43/16 | 2/3 | (Hot Dixie Chick, $285,685) | $901,955 |
| 22 | JOHANNESBURG (1999, Hennessy), J.B.B.A. Shizunai Stallion Station | NA | 127 | 64/22 | 2/5 | (=Radiohead (Gb), $196,020) | $863,860 |
| 23 | PROUD ACCOLADE (2002, Yes It's True) | DIED, 2009 | 49 | 28/15 | 1/5 | (Proud Zoe, $154,238) | $862,113 |
| 24 | PULPIT (1994, A.P. Indy), Claiborne Farm, KY | $60,000 | 72 | 37/16 | 2/4 | (Mi Sueno, $288,400) | $849,736 |
| 25 | D'WILDCAT (1998, Forest Wildcat), Vinery Florida, FL | $6,500 | 73 | 43/22 | 1/3 | (D' Funnybone, $278,200) | $830,076 |
| 26 | MALIBU MOON (1997, A.P. Indy), Spendthrift Farm, KY | $40,000 | 109 | 47/14 | 1/5 | (Devil May Care, $276,000) | $827,571 |
| 27 | MARIA'S MON (1993, Wavering Monarch) | DIED, 2007 | 122 | 44/13 | 2/5 | (Awesome Maria, $271,000) | $813,741 |
| 28 | ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) (1999, Danehill), Coolmore Stud | NA | 131 | 73/19 | 2/4 | (=Society Rock (IRE), $241,903) | $797,941 |
| 29 | GIANT'S CAUSEWAY (1997, Storm Cat), Ashford Stud, KY | $125,000 | 148 | 59/18 | 5/7 | (Eskendereya, $103,500) | $795,832 |
| 30 | AFLEET ALEX (2002, Northern Afleet), Gainesway, KY | $25,000 | 119 | 50/16 | 1/4 | (Dublin, $228,623) | $789,883 |
| 31 | BROKEN VOW (1997, Unbridled), Pin Oak Stud, KY | $30,000 | 86 | 37/15 | 2/4 | (Interactif, $263,250) | $754,045 |
| 32 | EL CORREDOR (1997, Mr. Greeley), Hill 'N' Dale Farms, KY | $25,000 | 129 | 59/19 | 1/6 | (Fearless Cowboy, $156,096) | $737,851 |
| 33 | DEHERE (1991, Deputy Minister), Ashford Stud, KY | $15,000 | 65 | 23/8 | 1/2 | (Beautician, $486,625) | $732,614 |
| 34 | VALID EXPECTATIONS (1993, Valid Appeal), Lane's End Texas, TX | $10,000 | 40 | 20/14 | 3/5 | (Camille's Appeal, $165,150) | $727,677 |
| 35 | LIMEHOUSE (2001, Grand Slam), Vinery Kentucky, KY | $10,000 | 88 | 37/13 | 2/2 | (House Of Grace, $219,600) | $724,361 |
| 36 | HARLAN'S HOLIDAY (1999, Harlan), Airdrie Stud, KY | $30,000 | 73 | 41/18 | 2/4 | (Three Day Rush, $129,668) | $719,857 |
| 37 | LEROIDESANIMAUX (BRZ) (2000, Candy Stripes), Stonewall Farm, KY | $17,500 | 54 | 18/6 | 0/2 | (Marfach, $485,984) | $700,915 |
| 38 | NORTHERN AFLEET (1993, Afleet), Taylor Made Stallions, Inc., KY | $7,500 | 73 | 25/12 | 2/3 | (Negligee, $348,007) | $694,883 |
| 39 | TRIPPI (1997, End Sweep), L'Ormarins Stud | PRIVATE | 78 | 36/15 | 2/3 | (Jealous Again, $132,695) | $694,082 |
| 40 | PEACE RULES (2000, Jules), Vinery Florida, FL | $7,500 | 75 | 38/22 | 2/5 | (Rules R Rules, $67,950) | $652,524 |
| 41 | TALE OF THE CAT (1994, Storm Cat), Ashford Stud, KY | $30,000 | 102 | 43/16 | 1/3 | (Aspire, $130,000) | $652,011 |
| 42 | HEAR NO EVIL (2000, Carson City), Rising Hill Farm, FL | $5,000 | 11 | 7/3 | 2/2 | (Jackson Bend, $477,820) | $636,360 |
| 43 | LION HEART (2001, Tale Of The Cat), Ashford Stud, KY | $20,000 | 99 | 40/12 | 2/4 | (Carphonic, $106,219) | $633,853 |
| 44 | WHERE'S THE RING (1999, Seeking The Gold), Gardiner Farms, Ltd, ON | $3,500 | 39 | 19/8 | 2/4 | (Who's Big Daddy, $151,123) | $632,128 |
| 45 | FREUD (1998, Storm Cat), Sequel Stallions New York, NY | $7,500 | 59 | 23/9 | 2/3 | (Franny Freud, $296,029) | $629,192 |
| 46 | SUCCESSFUL APPEAL (1996, Valid Appeal), Walmac Farm, L.L.C., KY | $22,500 | 56 | 31/16 | 1/4 | (Magic Appeal, $79,100) | $623,939 |
| 47 | ELUSIVE QUALITY (1993, Gone West), Darley At Jonabell, KY | $75,000 | 105 | 34/13 | 2/4 | (Roan Inish, $171,519) | $616,849 |
| 48 | MINESHAFT (1999, A.P. Indy), Lane's End Farm, KY | $20,000 | 74 | 29/9 | 2/4 | (Discreetly Mine, $174,350) | $598,240 |
| 49 | BERNSTEIN (1997, Storm Cat), Castleton Lyons, KY | $27,500 | 85 | 32/12 | 1/5 | (Make Music For Me, $118,300) | $589,588 |
| 50 | CACTUS RIDGE (2001, Hennessy), Vinery Kentucky, KY | NA | 69 | 38/15 | 2/2 | (Well Deserved, $133,833) | $589,063 |
| 51 | SINGSPIEL (IRE) (1992, In The Wings (GB)), Dalham Hall Stud | NA | 63 | 21/9 | 3/3 | (=Hibaayeb (GB), $229,055) | $564,310 |
| 52 | POSSE (2000, Silver Deputy), Vinery Kentucky, KY | $20,000 | 85 | 46/16 | 2/3 | (Kinsolving, $102,959) | $562,117 |
| 53 | MORE THAN READY (1997, Southern Halo), Vinery Kentucky, KY | $45,000 | 105 | 44/15 | 0/3 | (Mata Keranjang, $89,691) | $552,783 |
| 54 | NOT FOR LOVE (1990, Mr. Prospector), Northview Stallion Station, MD | $25,000 | 48 | 22/10 | 2/6 | (For Royalty, $82,225) | $550,012 |
| 55 | WISEMAN'S FERRY (1999, Hennessy), Dana Point Farm, PA | $3,000 | 51 | 22/8 | 0/0 | (Swilly Ferry, $343,305) | $549,249 |
| 56 | YANKEE GENTLEMAN (1999, Storm Cat), Airdrie Stud, KY | $6,500 | 64 | 37/12 | 1/2 | (Gallant Gent, $107,400) | $545,176 |
| 57 | BOLD EXECUTIVE (1984, Bold Ruckus), Gardiner Farms, Ltd, ON | $15,000 | 44 | 16/6 | 1/2 | (Legal Review, $115,545) | $540,969 |
| 58 | TIZNOW (1997, Cee's Tizzy), Winstar Farm, L.L.C., KY | $75,000 | 98 | 38/15 | 1/5 | (It Tiz, $90,600) | $537,434 |
| 59 | MEDAGLIA D'ORO (1999, El Prado (IRE)), Stonewall Farm, KY | $40,000 | 89 | 29/7 | 3/5 | (Passion For Gold, $230,040) | $523,479 |
| 60 | GRAND REWARD (2001, Storm Cat), Hill 'N' Dale Farms, KY | $8,500 | 119 | 62/19 | 0/3 | (Guys Reward, $62,400) | $517,168 |
| 61 | SONGANDAPRAYER (1998, Unbridled's Song), Walmac Farm, L.L.C., KY | $22,500 | 123 | 48/15 | 0/1 | (Soundman, $72,272) | $516,434 |
| 62 | CLOSING ARGUMENT (2002, Successful Appeal), Hill 'N' Dale Farms, KY | $12,500 | 92 | 41/16 | 1/2 | (Midst, $114,065) | $516,149 |
| 63 | SWEETSOUTHERNSAINT (1995, Saint Ballado), Ocala Stud Farm, FL | $2,500 | 60 | 17/4 | 2/3 | (Sweetlalabye, $380,200) | $511,124 |
| 64 | CONSOLIDATOR (2002, Storm Cat), Darley At Jonabell, KY | $15,000 | 93 | 54/16 | 1/4 | (Absolute Music, $63,125) | $508,391 |
| 65 | CHAPEL ROYAL (2001, Montbrook), Signature Stallions, FL | $10,000 | 87 | 41/12 | 0/3 | (Dahlgren Chapel, $133,383) | $507,945 |
| 66 | SAINT LIAM (2000, Saint Ballado) | DIED, 2006 | 87 | 44/11 | 2/2 | (Buddy's Saint, $98,600) | $500,229 |
| 67 | MOBIL (2000, Langfuhr), Schonberg Farm, ON | $5,000 | 54 | 26/4 | 2/4 | (Mobthewarrior, $174,317) | $499,809 |
| 68 | MEDALLIST (2001, Touch Gold), Northview P.A., PA | $5,000 | 53 | 22/8 | 1/1 | (Ibboyee, $313,138) | $499,207 |
| 69 | DISTORTED HUMOR (1993, Forty Niner), Winstar Farm L.L.C., KY | $150,000 | 88 | 37/11 | 0/0 | (McGregor Street, $54,201) | $493,844 |
| 70 | FIVE STAR DAY (1996, Carson City), Wintergreen Stallion Station, KY | $5,000 | 85 | 33/15 | 2/3 | (Right To Rule, $74,056) | $487,687 |
| 71 | SMOKE GLACKEN (1994, Two Punch), Gainesway, KY | $17,500 | 45 | 25/9 | 1/1 | (Western Smoke, $226,687) | $473,235 |
| 72 | OFFICER (1999, Bertrando), Taylor Made Stallions, Inc., KY | $17,500 | 63 | 27/11 | 0/1 | (Officer's Dream, $72,455) | $470,690 |
| 73 | HENNESSY (1993, Storm Cat) | DIED, 2007 | 61 | 23/2 | 1/2 | (=Special Duty (Gb), $373,723) | $464,494 |
| 74 | STEPHEN GOT EVEN (1996, A.P. Indy), Lane's End Farm, KY | $7,500 | 92 | 48/15 | 2/3 | (Peppi Knows, $78,400) | $464,039 |
| 75 | FOREST CAMP (1997, Deputy Minister), K.R.A. Jeju Stud Farm | PRIVATE | 80 | 39/12 | 1/3 | (Fastin Bear, $112,956) | $463,945 |