Top 10 greyhound stud dogs

We all have our thoughts and most will agree to disagree.

Timeform take a look at some of the established sires at present, as well as some up-and-comers, their achievements, and importantly, their impact on UK graded and open racing. Many greyhound breeders state the importance of the brood bitch in producing quality racing greyhounds, whilst others attach significant weight to the stud dog. However, on balance it is fair to say a combination of the two, taking the best attributes of both, will likely have the most significant impact. Below we look at some of the established sires at present, as well as some up-and-comers, their achievements, and importantly, their impact on UK graded and open racing. The sire of the moment, unsurprisingly a top-class operator on the track boasting 19 wins from 38 starts. A winner of the Irish Champion Stakes, he also made the semi-final of the English Derby back in With a pedigree to match his exploits on the track, the son of Slip The Lark is responsible for a considerably higher amount of UK runners than many of his counterparts.

Top 10 greyhound stud dogs

TR m Romford Winner of English St Ledger Winner of 24 of 45 races. Blessed with phenomenal early pace. King Turbo has been one of the most prolific British Bred winners in recent years. Newcastle All England Cup Winner A five times major finalist in only 28 starts. Winner William Hill St Leger. Contested 7 Group 1 Finals. Nottingham m Track Record Holder. Greyhound Of The Year Stud Dogs. Adageo Bob. Hondo Black x Blonde Pearl. Aero Majestic.

Won 33 of 64 starts including the Aust Cup. Droopys Roddick runner-up English Derby is arguably his most famous son and a successful sire in his own right.

Generally weight of numbers helps most succeed, but there have been many notable sires over the years that have not succeeded despite having more than enough chances to do so. So what is behind the best of the crop? What lines are clicking with each of the stars? Let's go through the top 10 in the country today. NGF statistics were used.

We all have our thoughts and most will agree to disagree. How do we leave out Frightful Flash who was sold to Ireland and established a dynasty and paved the way for an influx of Aussie stud dogs to that country. And, any such list of Aussie greats should certainly contain Top Honcho which was eight times leading Irish stud dog, success never before even contemplated in that nursery of all things greyhound racing. UK greyhound great Floyd Amphlett once described him as the most influential stud dog ever seen there. How does that help any list making?

Top 10 greyhound stud dogs

Timeform take a look at some of the established sires at present, as well as some up-and-comers, their achievements, and importantly, their impact on UK graded and open racing. Many greyhound breeders state the importance of the brood bitch in producing quality racing greyhounds, whilst others attach significant weight to the stud dog. However, on balance it is fair to say a combination of the two, taking the best attributes of both, will likely have the most significant impact. Below we look at some of the established sires at present, as well as some up-and-comers, their achievements, and importantly, their impact on UK graded and open racing. The sire of the moment, unsurprisingly a top-class operator on the track boasting 19 wins from 38 starts.

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Rubys Rascal. Probably had to succeed simply because he is Brett Lee's half brother who could run just as fast. Elite State didn't break any track records, but proved himself a Group 1 performer and he has been a successful sire without shaking the tree of sires' premierships. He swept through a multitude of G1s and obviously was going to be swamped by matings. There is a thought among some observers that Where's Pedro does not get progeny with strength but he's still fourth on the Victorian sires standings, and fourth at both The Meadows and significantly the strong dog's track at Sandown. Leamaneigh Turbo x Wee Tiger Tots. Makeshift x Swift Erin. Runner Up in the Shelbourne Gold Cup. Want exclusive offers on Greyhound racing? Went to stud with the biggest of booms after a track record and Group performances. Gets lots and lots of city winners, and many of them carry Token Prince in their dam. Like Temlee … there are few dogs, at least in Australia, that do not have Brother Fox somewhere in their pedigree.

If the success of a breeding program can be measured by the success of its sires and the offspring of those sires, WINDROCK LLC surely have attained the lofty heights of the pinnacle of success as few other breeders have!

Bobniak's real worth to the pedigrees of today's great stars is that he is out of the bitch Paris Match Brother Fox-Osti's Shadow. Expect one day he tops this list as is profound influence continues to flourish year upon year. Winner of 24 of 45 races. Where's Pedro is perfectly positioned at stud in Victoria. Newinn Yolo. King Elvis. The litter brother to Hallucinate and significantly was kept to stand at stud by the connections of both dogs while Hallucinate was sold. However, on balance it is fair to say a combination of the two, taking the best attributes of both, will likely have the most significant impact. A sprinter who probably would have been a superstar as a stayer if tried. Lenson Panda, a Puppy Derby winner, is one of his best offspring, marking himself out as a top-class performer before injury sadly cut his career short. Duplicating Shining Chariot also works well and often with success with Bombastic Shiraz. But it is the fact Collision carries only one cross of Brother Fox, through a daughter in his immediate damline, that makes his appeal and success so great at stud. Stud Dogs of Note.