Summary of sires results for 2017
In the 2017 general ranking in Japan, Deep Impact who has produced eight generations over his career, reclaimed the top spot from King Kamehama in March, becoming the champion sire in this category for the 6th consecutive year.
Deep Impact’s colts won one of the three Triple Crown races: Al Ain won the Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) (G1) (GI). However, no victories were secured in the female Triple Crown races, and the total prize money declined from the previous year for the first time, which was an unusual outcome. Conversely, overseas performance was remarkable, with Vivlos winning the Dubai Turf (GI) of Dubai, Saxon Warrior (JPN; exported) winning the Racing Post Trophy Stakes (GI) in the UK and the Beresford Stakes (GII), and Tosen Stardom (JPN; transferred to Australia) winning two GI races. These achievements reflected a new development.
King Kamehameha remained in second place in the sires ranking for a 6th consecutive year as well. His colt Rey de Oro won the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) (GI), and Kiseki(second generation) won the Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) (GI), with performance thus being strong across generations.
In third place in the sires ranking was Stay Gold, who has won the Hong Kong Vase (GI) and the Dubai Sheema Classic (GII). His four-year-old filly Admire Lead won the Victoria Mile (GI). Stay Gold’s advance in the ranking was partly attributable to Oju Chosan winning four steeplechase races (J-GI).