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For those punters considering a bet on a first season sire this year, read on to check out our formguide offering all the facts you need to know.
Sportingbet Australia released their market for Leading First Season Sire for 2011/2012 by Australian winners yesterday and below are some facts that may help you find the winner
Leading Contenders - Stats in a Nutshell (in order of foal numbers, those with more than 60 foals)
| Sire | Sire of Sire | Number of Foals | Best Wins | Sales Average (yearlings sold) |
| Northern Meteor | Encosta de Lago | 152 | Group I VRC Coolmore Stud Stakes | $85,133 (94) |
| Sebring | More Than Ready (USA) | 147 | Champion 2YO - Golden Slipper, AJC Sires Produce Stakes | $116,362 (87) |
| Henrythenavigator (USA) | Kingmambo | 104 | Champion Miler – 4 Group I wins English & Irish 2,000 Guineas | $51,296 (49) |
| Real Saga | Tale of the Cat (USA) | 104 | Group II STC Todman Stakes | $32,965 (43) |
| Murtajill | Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) | 99 | Group III AJC Skyline Stakes | $35,839 (28) |
| Duke of Marmalade (IRE) | Danehill | 86 | Champion older horse, Five Group I wins 1400 to 2400 metres. | $61,683 (41) |
| Myboycharlie (IRE) | Danetime | 86 | Group I winner at two, Prix Morny. | $54,460 (44) |
| War Pass (USA) | Cherokee Run | 69 | Champion US 2YO, undefeated Group I Breeders Cup Juvenile winner. | $55,845 (29) |
| Mutawaajid | Redoute's Choice | 64 | Group II AJC Hobartville Stakes | $21,438 (24) |
| Musket | Redoute's Choice | 61 | Group II STC Shannon Stakes | $23,159 (11) |
First season sire with the most winners 2012/13
Sportingbet Australia Market
Sebring $1.65
Northern Meteor $2.50
Real Saga $10.00
Murtajill $13.00
Henrythenavigator $15.00
Duke Of Marmalade $17.00
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Last year Bernardini (USA) was the $4.40 favourite in the early market with victory eventually going to $17 roughie Husson (Arg) with 11 winners, so looking outside the two blindingly obvious picks in Sebring and Northern Meteor might not be the silliest option to take.
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