Yes, winning coveted events can yield high purses, much more than most of us could ever imagine, but the real money lies in the breeding rights.
American Pharaoh’s owner sold the exclusive full breeding rights to Coolmore Stud for a staggering $23.5 million dollars.
War Front had an impressive win at the Alfred G Vanderbilt in 2006. His stud fee reached $250,000 in 2019 but has leveled off at $150,000 for the 2021 season.
Today, one share for Tapit goes for a staggering $2.8 million and comes with a breeding right while he remains at stud.
Breeding rights to these horses are expensive but the potential for a turnaround profit does exist and it seems to be well worth it to many equestrians and investors across the country.