A review of the 2023 North American stud fee market and profiles of the highest-priced new Kentucky stallions for 2023.

Northview Stallion Station’s Great Notion leads the Maryland general sire rankings for the fifth consecutive year in 2022. The farm stands the top three Maryland stallions for last year.

Bidding process has long-term implications for racetracks, existing racinos, the New York lottery system, and casinos located upstate. Obtaining a license will require a minimum $500 million payment to the state.

Lynch Racing and Nick Sanna Stables’ Recruiter registered his fourth victory in as many starts in the $75,000 Parx Juvenile Jan. 3. 

The Arkansas stakes series for fillies and mares leading toward the April 15 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) continues Jan. 7 when Oaklawn Park hosts the $150,000 Pippin Stakes.

George Stanners has rejoined Goffs in a wide-ranging role focusing on client liaison and auctioning in Ireland and the UK.

Godolphin, Irad Ortiz Jr., and Chad Brown finished 2022 atop the North American leaderboard.

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Fasig-Tipton has named Michael Adolphson the company’s Middle East representative, effective immediately.

Among his other achievements, Brown tallied 244 victories—the most he’s had in a year; had his second-most second-place finishers (176 in 2018); and his second-best earnings per start with $33,685 ($37,803 in 2019).