2014-15 Australian leading sires by stakes winner ratio

Prizemoney is something of a blunt instrument to measure a stallions performance, those with big numbers of offspring tending to occupy the top places through weight of numbers.

Looking at quality as opposed to quantity, we have compiled a table of the top 10 stallions in Australia with 50 runners or more this season, ranked by ratio of stakes winners to runners.

Dubawi leads the way with seven stakes winners, headed by Group I winning females Srikandi and Shamal Wind and Group II winning sprinters Catkins, Tiger Tees and Ball Of Muscle.

Dubawi spent his last season at Darley Australia in 2009, his three years yielding 234 live foals. He is now a permanent resident at Dalham Hall Stud in England at a fee of £125,000

His former barnmate Street Cry is second with 11 stakes winners, notably dual Group I winner Pride Of Dubai and Queensland Oaks winner Winx.

Cornerstone Stud-based Good Journey strikes a blow for stallions standing below $10,000.

Happy Trails leads the way for the rising 19-year-old however his five other winners at stakes level include the Group III winning mare Griante and Listed winning stayer Crafty Cruiser.

Redoute's Choice continues to provide quantity and quality and his son Snitzel is continuing in the same theme.

Redoute's Choice has Group I winners Lankan Rupee, Hampton Court (to stand at Spendthrift Stud this season) and Bonaria as his banner horses while Snitzel is matching his sire with three winners at the highest level - Wandjina, Sweet Idea and Hot Snitzel.

The figures below cover racing in Australia including Arion results to July 1.