The ranch classes at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, which began on September 26 in Columbus, Ohio, are coming to a close, and a select group of sires have emerged as top performers. Across various stakes and futurities, eight stallions have produced offspring that have earned over $10,000 in classes completed by October 1.
Leading the way in open earnings is Gunnatrashya, with notable wins by SUMAC Gunnabeflashy contributing significantly to his total. Wimpys Little Step leads in total earnings across open and non-pro classes. SG Frozen Enterprize has sired the most money-earning offspring among all stallions.
Gunnatrashya
Total earnings: $24,785 | Money-earning offspring: 6
Gunnatrashya’s standout performer is SUMAC Gunnabeflashy, a chestnut gelding who dominated the Open Ranch Trail and Open Ranch Riding stakes. With multiple wins under his belt, SUMAC Gunnabeflashy has been a top earner in the Congress ranch classes. Additionally, Gunnatrashya has sired Whiskey Glassus, a red roan stallion who secured a reserve placement in the 4- and 5-Year-Old Open Ranch Riding Stakes.
Total earnings: $27,988 | Money-earning offspring: 6
SS Walk The Line, a sorrel gelding, has been a top earner across open and non-pro classes. With significant wins in the ranch classes, SS Walk The Line has contributed substantially to his sire’s overall earnings. Another notable performer is Xtra Wimpys Catalyst, a black stallion who has also made a mark in the competition.
Royal Blue Quixote
Total earnings: $25,103 | Money-earning offspring: 1
Royal Blue Quixote’s standout performer, Cowpuncher Cadillac, has excelled in the Open Working Western Rail and Open Ranch Riding stakes. With impressive performances, Cowpuncher Cadillac has been a top earner in the ranch disciplines.
Shiners Voodoo Dr
Total earnings: $18,031 | Money-earning offspring: 7
Shiners Voodoo Dr has shown depth with seven money-earning offspring. Among them, Xtra Magic Doctor, Daytona Five Hundred, and SS Got My PHD have all made their mark in the competition.
Smart And Shiney
Total earnings: $15,551 | Money-earning offspring: 2
Smart And Shiney’s standout performers, CBK Lyle Loves It and Lil Ruf N Tuf, have showcased their talent in the competition, securing notable wins and placements.
SG Frozen Enterprize
Total earnings: $14,271 | Money-earning offspring: 12
SG Frozen Enterprize has proven to be a prolific sire, with several money-earning offspring making their mark in the competition. Notable performers include Ice Powers, A Freeze Warning, and SS Wrecking Ball.
Lil Joe Cash
Total earnings: $14,159 | Money-earning offspring: 4
Lil Joe Cash’s top earner, Double Tapn, along with Lil JFK and One Cool Joe, have showcased their talent in the competition. Additionally, Lil Joe Cash has made a significant impact as a broodmare sire.
No Smoking Required
Total earnings: $10,545 | Money-earning offspring: 2
No Smoking Required’s gray offspring, Unquestionably Smokn and Smoked The Rest, have performed admirably in the competition, securing wins and placements.
Other Sires of Champions
Several other stallions have sired class winners, including In Like Flinn, A Vintage Smoke, Inferno Sixty Six, and Cat Man Do, each with notable offspring making their mark in the competition.
By the Numbers
| Sire | Money earners | Total earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Wimpys Little Step | 6 | $27,988 |
| Royal Blue Quixote | 1 | $25,103 |
| Gunnatrashya | 6 | $24,785 |
| Shiners Voodoo Dr | 7 | $18,031 |
| Smart And Shiney | 2 | $15,551 |
| SG Frozen Enterprize | 12 | $14,271 |
| Lil Joe Cash | 4 | $14,159 |
| No Smoking Required | 2 | $10,545 |
Data reflects classes completed as of October 1. Earnings are rounded to the nearest dollar and include Open, Non Pro, and Amateur Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, and Working Western Rail classes with posted results. The Youth Ranch Riding and Youth Ranch Trail classes are still to come.
A Nod to the Grandsires
Looking back a generation, three grandsires have made a significant impact:
- Colonels Smoking Gun: sire of Gunnatrashya, No Smoking Required, and other top performers
- Shining Spark: sire of Shiners Voodoo Dr, Smart Shiner, and other notable offspring
- Nu Chex To Cash: sire of Wimpys Little Step, Lil Joe Cash, and more