It’s been awhile since I’ve written about the latest going ons in equestrian news. For those of you who haven’t figured out that’s horse news.  So, I figured I’d drop in with a mention about this Stallion named Storm Cat. This stallion is owned by Overbrook Farm in Kentucky. For years he has been the top stud at the farm.  Although he has only raced eight times he has eighteen crops of progeny, including leading sires and broodmares.  He’s also produced eight champion horses.  Storm Cat has been working at the farm since 1988 and he is an elderly 25 years old.  Just this year Overbrook farm has decided to retire this top stallion. He’s been retired after impregnated three mares this season and these will be the last of his champion stock. Ric Waldman, an adviser to Overbrook Farm has stated, ‘We have mixed feelings about them because we know this is the last large crop of Storm Cat yearlings.  Storm Cat's reputation has been made by his high-priced yearlings … you know this overwhelmingly large number of seven-figure yearlings’ His children certainly have a tendency to bring in the cash.  Seven of the ten colts that sold for $5.5 million during last September sales at Keeneland were his.  And three of the six fillies that sold for 3 million or more during last September were also his.  The most expensive of his children proved to be the horse, Jalil, who sold in 2005 for $9.7 million with quite the coming out.  These are young unproven hourses and still they sold for millions because of their potential and their parentage. This year’s September sale opens today and will continue until September 23. It remains to be seen whether his progeny continue to bring in the high stakes numbers. Storm Cat’s legacy and progeny will certainly continue on in equestrian circles for years to come. Source: http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080907/BUSINESS/809070405/1003