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Record-breaking super sire
Art Major stands among the most influential stallions in Australasian breeding history, renowned for consistently siring champions and proven performers across generations.

Art Major

Quite simply one of the greatest stallions in the world today, Art Major continues to sire high-class colts and fillies with remarkable consistency.

A seven-time Australian Leading Juvenile Sire, he set a new benchmark for 2YO prizemoney with his very first crop, and has continued to surpass it ever since. He is the sire of the fastest pacer ever bred in the Southern Hemisphere and a global commercial powerhouse, consistently topping yearling sales. His $230,000 filly out of My Mackenzie topped the 2025 Melbourne Nutrien Yearling Sale, further highlighting his ongoing dominance in the sales ring.

With 236 stakes winners, 80 Group 1 winners, and progeny earnings surpassing $100 million in Australia, his influence is undeniable. His exceptional record includes a stakes winners to starters strike rate of 9% and an impressive 80.6% winners to runners ratio. Among his latest headline acts is Inter Dominion winner, Don Hugo.

As of September 2025, he is Australia’s Leading 3YO Sire.
1:48.8

BEST TRACK TIME

$3,273,217

PRIZEMONEY

1999

YEAR FOALED

16HH

HEIGHT

Bay

COLOUR

In the Southern Hemisphere, Art Major is the sire of:
NameSexBest race recordTotal prize moneyDetailsDam Sire
DON HUGO(S)1:48.4$2,522,974At 2, 3rd Vicbred Final (Gr.1). At 4, won Inter Dominion (Gr.1), Eureka; 2nd Rising Sun (Gr.1). As Aged, won Miracle Mile (Gr.1), Blacks A Fake (Gr.1)Bettors Delight
MERLIN(S)1:52.1$1,759,510At 2, won Cardigan Bay Stakes / Young Guns Final (Gr.2), NZB Standardbred Harness Million 2YO C & G (L). At 3, won NZ Derby (Gr.1), Northern Derby (Gr.1), NZB Standardbred Harness Million 3YO C & G (L); 3rd 3YO Flying Stakes (Gr.1). At 4, won Race By Grins,, Waikato Flying Mile (Gr.2)Bettors Delight
FIELD MARSHAL(S)1:46.9 $1,492,582At 4, won Messenger Championship (Gr.1), Taylor Mile (Gr.1), Harness Jewels (Gr.1). As Aged, won Miracle Mile (Gr.1), Len Smith Mile (Gr.1), Fremantle Cup (Gr.1), Vic 4&5yo Championship (Gr.2), Bulli Cup (Gr.2), Brian Hancock FFA (Gr.3).Washington VC
MAJOR CROCKER(S)1:49.4 $1,275,496At 3, won Ht, Semi and Final Breeders Crown (Gr.1) , SA Southern Cross (Gr.2); 2nd Vicbred (Gr.1). As Aged, won cons Inter Dominion (Gr.2), Paul Fitzpatrick Cup (Gr.3); 2nd Vic Cup (Gr.1); 3rd Bohemia Crystal (Gr.1) (twice), Canadian Club Sprint (Gr.1). DM Dilinger
FOR A REASON(S)1:49.4$1,111,470At 3, won NSW Derby (Gr.1), Qld Derby (Gr.1). As Aged, won Victoria Cup (Gr.1) , QLD Pacing Champ. (Gr.1); 2nd Coca Cola Sprint (Gr.1); 3rd Inter Dominion (Gr.1) (twice), Miracle Mile (Gr.1), NZ Cup (Gr.1).Fake Left
SUSHI SUSHI(S)1:54.1$1,103,327At 2, won Kevin Seymour Pace (Gr.1). At 3, won Vic Derby (Gr.1) , Northern Derby (Gr.1), Aust. Breeders Crown (Gr.1), NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1). As Aged, won Kaikoura Cup (Gr.2); 3rd NZ Cup (Gr.1).No Nukes
LETTUCEROCKTHEM(S)1:50.8$1,042,176At 2, won APG (Gr.1) , NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1). At 3, won NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1). At 4, won NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1).Vanston Hanover
PRINCESS TIFFANY(M)1:49.9$1,020,802At 2, won Harness Jewels (Gr.1), Caduceus Club Classic (Gr.1), Breeders Crown (Gr.1), Delightful Lady Classic (Gr.2). At 3, won NSW Oaks (Gr.1), NZ Oaks (Gr.1), Qld Oaks (Gr.1), South East Oaks (Gr.3); 2nd Harness Jewels (Gr.1); 3rd Nevele R Series Final (Gr.1), Breeders Crown (Gr.1). At 4, won Vicbred (Gr.1), Robin Dundee (Gr.2), Premier Mares Championship (Gr.2). As Aged, won Ladyship Cup (Gr.1).Bettors Delight
AVONNOVA(S)1:51.3$967,164As Aged, won Sunshine Sprint (Gr.1) , Newcastle Mile (Gr.2), Gold Coast Cup (Gr.2); 2nd QLD Pacing Champ. (Gr.1), Len Smith Mile (Gr.1), Blacks A Fake (Gr.1), Qld Cup (Gr.2); 3rd Blacks A Fake (Gr.1).Maple Lanes Strike
MAJESTIC CRUISER(S)1:51.9$892,474As Aged, won Blacks A Fake (Gr.1), Messenger (Gr.1); 2nd NZ Cup (Gr.1), Schweppes Sprint (Gr.1)Exotic Earl
SKY MAJOR(S)1:50.4$825,538At 2, won Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1). At 3, won Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1); 2nd Vic Derby (Gr.1); 3rd NZ Derby (Gr.1). At 4, won Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1), Chariots Of Fire (Gr.1) , NZ Messenger (Gr.1).In The Pocket
MAJOR MARK (S)1:53.6$720,180At 2, won Harness Jewels (Gr.1) , NZ SS (Gr.1), NZ Welcome Stakes (Gr.1), NZ Young Gun Cardigan Bay Stakes (Gr.2).Live Or Die
MESSINI(S)1:54.2$711,711At 2, won 2nd Vicbred (Gr.1). At 3, won Vicbred (Gr.1) . At 4, won Vicbred (Gr.1), Junior FFA (Gr.3). As Aged, won Bendigo Cup (Gr.2), Methven Cup (Gr.3), Terang Cup (Gr.3), Swan Hill Cup (Gr.2), Ouyen Cup (Gr.1); 2nd SA Cup (Gr.1), Kaikoura Cup (Gr.2); 3rd NZ FFA (Gr.1), Cranbourne Cup (Gr.1), Breeders Crown (Gr.2).Our Sir Vancelot
FOLLOW THE STARS (S)1:53.8$707,237At 2, won Aust. Breeders Crown (Gr.1), APG Final (Gr.1) ; 2nd Vic Derby (Gr.1), NZ Derby (Gr.1), GN Derby (Gr.1), Aust. Breeders Crown (Gr.1); 3rd Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1).Cam’s Card Shark
FIGHT FOR GLORY(M)1:54.5$672,842At 3, won NZ Oaks (Gr.1) , NSW Oaks (Gr.1), Qld Oaks (Gr.1), Gold Coast Oaks (Gr.3); 2nd Harness Jewels (Gr.1), Nevele R Series Final (Gr.1); 3rd QLD Derby (Gr.1). As Aged, won Queen Of Hearts (Gr.1); 3rd Sibelia Stakes (Gr.2), Northern Breeders Stakes (Gr.3).Village Jasper
PACING MAJOR(S)1:52$621,436In The Pocket
MAJORDAN(S)1:47.6$653,540As Aged, won Len Smith Mile (Gr.1), Newcastle Mile (Gr.1), William Haughton Memorial. Vintner
FOX DAN(S)1:52.1$647,007At 2, won Bathurst Gold Crown (Gr.1). At 3, won Vic Derby (Gr.1); 2nd Eureka (Gr.1)Jeremes Jet
MAJOR OCCASSION(M)1:48.2$604,284Fake Left
VINCENT(S)1:50.2$598,803At 3, won NZ Derby (Gr.1), Auckland Cup (Gr.1), NSW Derby (Gr.1), NSW Breeders Challenge (Gr.1), Cambridge Futurity Stakes (Gr.2), Franklin Cup (Gr.2). Safely Kept
ISAIAH (S)1:54.6$589,667At 2, won NZ Sapling Stakes (Gr.3), NZ Yearling Sales Pace (L) . At 3, won NZ Yearling Sales Final (L); 2nd NZ Derby (Gr.1); 3rd NSW Derby (Gr.1), Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1).In The Pocket
ALLELUIA(S)1:53.1$578,892Village Jasper
GOT THE CHOCOLATES(G)1:51.7$576,858At 3, won Flying Stakes (Gr.1), Velocity (L); 2nd NZ Derby (Gr.1)Bettor's Delight
AMORE VITA (M)1:50.5$574,053At 2, won Ht, Semi and Final Vicbred (Gr.1), Ht Breeders Crown (2nd in Final). At 3, won Vicbred Final (Gr.1), Ht NSW Oaks (3rd in Final (Gr.1)). As Aged, won Golden Girl (Gr.1), Ladyship Cup (Gr.2).McArdle
PHILADELPHIA MAN(S)1:52.6$558,335At 3, won Vicbred (Gr.1) . As Aged, won Blacks A Fake (Gr.1) , Heat Inter Dominion (Gr.2) (twice), Breeders Crown Graduate (Gr.2), Horsham Pacing Cup (Gr.1); 2nd Gold Coast Cup (Gr.1), Heat Inter Dominion (Gr.2), Shepparton Cup (Gr.2).Fake Left

NameSexBest race recordTotal prize moneyDetailsDam Sire
AgeStarts1st2nd3rdEarningsTimeDetails
27410$81,5151:54.6Won Lou Babic Memorial, NJ Std. Futurity, NJSS, Reynolds Memorial div; 2nd Bluegrass S. div.
3312032$1,879,8371:50.2Won Bluegrass S., elim and Final Breeders Crown, elim and Final Cane Pace, elim and Final Confederation Cup, elim and Final Hoosier Cup, elim and Final James Dancer Memorial, Matron S. (3rd in Final), elim and Final Progress Pace, elim Provincial Cup (2nd in Final), Tattersalls Pace; 2nd elim Little Brown Jug, Oliver Wendell Holmes S; 3rd elim Berrys Creek S.
411830$1,311,8651:48.8Won Breeders Crown Final, elim and Final Canadian Pacing Derby, US Pacing Championship, elim William Haughton Memorial (2nd in Final); 2nd Battle Of Lake Erie S.
TOTAL493272$3,273,217time

Age

Starts

1st

2nd

3rd

Earnings

Best time

2
7
4
1
0
$81,515
1:54.6
3
31
20
3
2
$1,879,837
1:50.2
4
11
8
3
0
$1,311,865
1:48.8
TOTAL
49
32
7
2
$3,273,217
time

Age

Details

2
Won Lou Babic Memorial, NJ Std. Futurity, NJSS, Reynolds Memorial div; 2nd Bluegrass S. div.
3
Won Bluegrass S., elim and Final Breeders Crown, elim and Final Cane Pace, elim and Final Confederation Cup, elim and Final Hoosier Cup, elim and Final James Dancer Memorial, Matron S. (3rd in Final), elim and Final Progress Pace, elim Provincial Cup (2nd in Final), Tattersalls Pace; 2nd elim Little Brown Jug, Oliver Wendell Holmes S; 3rd elim Berrys Creek S.
4
Won Breeders Crown Final, elim and Final Canadian Pacing Derby, US Pacing Championship, elim William Haughton Memorial (2nd in Final); 2nd Battle Of Lake Erie S.
TOTAL
Artsplace
1988 		ABERCROMBIE
1975 		Silent Majority
1969 		Henry T Adios
1958 		ADIOS
Greer Hanover
Hobby Horse Tar
1964 		TAR HEEL
Wilellen
Bergdorf
1967 		Duane Hanover
1952 		Knight Dream
Dorsh Hanover
Princess Best
1959 		The Widower
Princess Chief
Miss Elvira
1982 		ALBATROSS
1968 		MEADOW SKIPPER
1960 		Dale Frost<
Countess Vivian
Voodoo Hanover
1964 		DANCER HANOVER
Vibrant Hanover
Ladalia Hanover
1975 		Columbia George
1967 		Good Time
Mitzi Eden
Lady Kacne
1967 		DUANE HANOVER
Lady Lunken
Perfect Profile
1990 		Nihilator
1982 		Niatross
1977 		ALBATROSS
1968 		MEADOW SKIPPER
Voodoo Hanover
Niagara Dream
1964 		Bye Bye Byrd
Scoot
Margies melody
1976 		Bret Hanover
1962 		ADIOS
Brenna Hanover
Pretty Margie
1971 		MEADOW SKIPPER
Margie's Storm
Rodine Hanover
1982 		Big Towner
1974 		Gene Abbe
1944 		Bert Abbe
Rose Marie
Tiny Wave
1970 		Shadow Wave
Tiny Gold
Romona Hanover
1972 		Dancer Hanover
1957 		ADIOS
The Old Maid
Romola Hanover
1957 		TAR Heel
Romola Hal
Through his progeny Art Major is showing he is a tremendous stallion. He is crossing with many different broodmare sirelines, however, there are some patterns which have emerged.

As with most Artsplace stallions Art Major is crossing well with mares by No Nukes and Cam Fella line stallions.

Seven of his top ten earners are out of Cam Fella line mares, including his top five!

Cam Fella line stallions include Bettors Delight, Fake Left, Armbro Operative, Presidential Ball, Precious Bunny, Pacific Fella, Four Starzzz Shark, Blissfull Hall, Riverboat King, Camtastic, Cameleon, Brioso Hanover, Exotic Earl, etc.

Fifteen of Art Major’s Group 1 winners are out of No Nukes line mares, including the superstar Sushi Sushi.

No Nukes line stallions include American Ideal, Western Terror, Safely Kept, Live Or Die, Western Terror, Jeremes Jet, Caprock, Badlands Hanover, Ticket To Heaven, Barnett Hanover, Union Guy, Kinney Hanover, Northern Lights, etc.

Art Major has demonstrated the ability to sire extremely good horses out of Direct Scooter line mares incuding Santanna Blue Chip in North America and Isaiah and Sky Major in New Zealand.

Of course the Direct Scooter line has been very successful down here through Somebeachsomewhere, In The Pocket, Christian Cullen, Courage Under Fire and Mach Three, so any mares by these stallions should suit Art Major.

It is also worth noting that Art Major has demonstrated a liking for the “outcross” type mares. His best performing female in the Southern Hemisphere, Avonnova and Lady Euthenia are out of Maple Lanes Strike mares. While also his richest performer in America, Art Official, and both Lilac Stride and Glenferrie Shuffle, are all out of Falcon Seelster mares.

Soho Valencia is out of a Vintner mare, while Beetson is out of a Classic Garry mare.

Art Major has also sired $100,000 winners out of mares by Vanston Hanover (Lettucerockthem), Holmes Hanover (Just Cala) and Tompkins Hanover (Dance For Madi). So mares by Albatross line stallions could be suitable.

Such Albatross line stallions include Soky’s Atom, Vance Hanover, Butler BG, Talk About Class, etc.

Interestingly Art Major has had also had a fair amount of success with Albert Albert and Pacific Rocket mares in the US with the best being Artimittateslife.
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  • Overview

  • Record-breaking super sire
    Art Major stands among the most influential stallions in Australasian breeding history, renowned for consistently siring champions and proven performers across generations.
    Quite simply one of the greatest stallions in the world today, Art Major continues to sire high-class colts and fillies with remarkable consistency.

    A seven-time Australian Leading Juvenile Sire, he set a new benchmark for 2YO prizemoney with his very first crop, and has continued to surpass it ever since. He is the sire of the fastest pacer ever bred in the Southern Hemisphere and a global commercial powerhouse, consistently topping yearling sales. His $230,000 filly out of My Mackenzie topped the 2025 Melbourne Nutrien Yearling Sale, further highlighting his ongoing dominance in the sales ring.

    With 236 stakes winners, 80 Group 1 winners, and progeny earnings surpassing $100 million in Australia, his influence is undeniable. His exceptional record includes a stakes winners to starters strike rate of 9% and an impressive 80.6% winners to runners ratio. Among his latest headline acts is Inter Dominion winner, Don Hugo.

    As of September 2025, he is Australia’s Leading 3YO Sire.
    1:48.8

    BEST TRACK TIME

    $3,273,217

    PRIZEMONEY

    1999

    YEAR FOALED

    16HH

    HEIGHT

    Bay

    COLOUR

  • Progeny

  • In the Southern Hemisphere, Art Major is the sire of:
    NameSexBest race recordTotal prize moneyDetailsDam Sire
    DON HUGO(S)1:48.4$2,522,974At 2, 3rd Vicbred Final (Gr.1). At 4, won Inter Dominion (Gr.1), Eureka; 2nd Rising Sun (Gr.1). As Aged, won Miracle Mile (Gr.1), Blacks A Fake (Gr.1)Bettors Delight
    MERLIN(S)1:52.1$1,759,510At 2, won Cardigan Bay Stakes / Young Guns Final (Gr.2), NZB Standardbred Harness Million 2YO C & G (L). At 3, won NZ Derby (Gr.1), Northern Derby (Gr.1), NZB Standardbred Harness Million 3YO C & G (L); 3rd 3YO Flying Stakes (Gr.1). At 4, won Race By Grins,, Waikato Flying Mile (Gr.2)Bettors Delight
    FIELD MARSHAL(S)1:46.9 $1,492,582At 4, won Messenger Championship (Gr.1), Taylor Mile (Gr.1), Harness Jewels (Gr.1). As Aged, won Miracle Mile (Gr.1), Len Smith Mile (Gr.1), Fremantle Cup (Gr.1), Vic 4&5yo Championship (Gr.2), Bulli Cup (Gr.2), Brian Hancock FFA (Gr.3).Washington VC
    MAJOR CROCKER(S)1:49.4 $1,275,496At 3, won Ht, Semi and Final Breeders Crown (Gr.1) , SA Southern Cross (Gr.2); 2nd Vicbred (Gr.1). As Aged, won cons Inter Dominion (Gr.2), Paul Fitzpatrick Cup (Gr.3); 2nd Vic Cup (Gr.1); 3rd Bohemia Crystal (Gr.1) (twice), Canadian Club Sprint (Gr.1). DM Dilinger
    FOR A REASON(S)1:49.4$1,111,470At 3, won NSW Derby (Gr.1), Qld Derby (Gr.1). As Aged, won Victoria Cup (Gr.1) , QLD Pacing Champ. (Gr.1); 2nd Coca Cola Sprint (Gr.1); 3rd Inter Dominion (Gr.1) (twice), Miracle Mile (Gr.1), NZ Cup (Gr.1).Fake Left
    SUSHI SUSHI(S)1:54.1$1,103,327At 2, won Kevin Seymour Pace (Gr.1). At 3, won Vic Derby (Gr.1) , Northern Derby (Gr.1), Aust. Breeders Crown (Gr.1), NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1). As Aged, won Kaikoura Cup (Gr.2); 3rd NZ Cup (Gr.1).No Nukes
    LETTUCEROCKTHEM(S)1:50.8$1,042,176At 2, won APG (Gr.1) , NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1). At 3, won NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1). At 4, won NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1).Vanston Hanover
    PRINCESS TIFFANY(M)1:49.9$1,020,802At 2, won Harness Jewels (Gr.1), Caduceus Club Classic (Gr.1), Breeders Crown (Gr.1), Delightful Lady Classic (Gr.2). At 3, won NSW Oaks (Gr.1), NZ Oaks (Gr.1), Qld Oaks (Gr.1), South East Oaks (Gr.3); 2nd Harness Jewels (Gr.1); 3rd Nevele R Series Final (Gr.1), Breeders Crown (Gr.1). At 4, won Vicbred (Gr.1), Robin Dundee (Gr.2), Premier Mares Championship (Gr.2). As Aged, won Ladyship Cup (Gr.1).Bettors Delight
    AVONNOVA(S)1:51.3$967,164As Aged, won Sunshine Sprint (Gr.1) , Newcastle Mile (Gr.2), Gold Coast Cup (Gr.2); 2nd QLD Pacing Champ. (Gr.1), Len Smith Mile (Gr.1), Blacks A Fake (Gr.1), Qld Cup (Gr.2); 3rd Blacks A Fake (Gr.1).Maple Lanes Strike
    MAJESTIC CRUISER(S)1:51.9$892,474As Aged, won Blacks A Fake (Gr.1), Messenger (Gr.1); 2nd NZ Cup (Gr.1), Schweppes Sprint (Gr.1)Exotic Earl
    SKY MAJOR(S)1:50.4$825,538At 2, won Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1). At 3, won Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1); 2nd Vic Derby (Gr.1); 3rd NZ Derby (Gr.1). At 4, won Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1), Chariots Of Fire (Gr.1) , NZ Messenger (Gr.1).In The Pocket
    MAJOR MARK (S)1:53.6$720,180At 2, won Harness Jewels (Gr.1) , NZ SS (Gr.1), NZ Welcome Stakes (Gr.1), NZ Young Gun Cardigan Bay Stakes (Gr.2).Live Or Die
    MESSINI(S)1:54.2$711,711At 2, won 2nd Vicbred (Gr.1). At 3, won Vicbred (Gr.1) . At 4, won Vicbred (Gr.1), Junior FFA (Gr.3). As Aged, won Bendigo Cup (Gr.2), Methven Cup (Gr.3), Terang Cup (Gr.3), Swan Hill Cup (Gr.2), Ouyen Cup (Gr.1); 2nd SA Cup (Gr.1), Kaikoura Cup (Gr.2); 3rd NZ FFA (Gr.1), Cranbourne Cup (Gr.1), Breeders Crown (Gr.2).Our Sir Vancelot
    FOLLOW THE STARS (S)1:53.8$707,237At 2, won Aust. Breeders Crown (Gr.1), APG Final (Gr.1) ; 2nd Vic Derby (Gr.1), NZ Derby (Gr.1), GN Derby (Gr.1), Aust. Breeders Crown (Gr.1); 3rd Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1).Cam’s Card Shark
    FIGHT FOR GLORY(M)1:54.5$672,842At 3, won NZ Oaks (Gr.1) , NSW Oaks (Gr.1), Qld Oaks (Gr.1), Gold Coast Oaks (Gr.3); 2nd Harness Jewels (Gr.1), Nevele R Series Final (Gr.1); 3rd QLD Derby (Gr.1). As Aged, won Queen Of Hearts (Gr.1); 3rd Sibelia Stakes (Gr.2), Northern Breeders Stakes (Gr.3).Village Jasper
    PACING MAJOR(S)1:52$621,436In The Pocket
    MAJORDAN(S)1:47.6$653,540As Aged, won Len Smith Mile (Gr.1), Newcastle Mile (Gr.1), William Haughton Memorial. Vintner
    FOX DAN(S)1:52.1$647,007At 2, won Bathurst Gold Crown (Gr.1). At 3, won Vic Derby (Gr.1); 2nd Eureka (Gr.1)Jeremes Jet
    MAJOR OCCASSION(M)1:48.2$604,284Fake Left
    VINCENT(S)1:50.2$598,803At 3, won NZ Derby (Gr.1), Auckland Cup (Gr.1), NSW Derby (Gr.1), NSW Breeders Challenge (Gr.1), Cambridge Futurity Stakes (Gr.2), Franklin Cup (Gr.2). Safely Kept
    ISAIAH (S)1:54.6$589,667At 2, won NZ Sapling Stakes (Gr.3), NZ Yearling Sales Pace (L) . At 3, won NZ Yearling Sales Final (L); 2nd NZ Derby (Gr.1); 3rd NSW Derby (Gr.1), Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1).In The Pocket
    ALLELUIA(S)1:53.1$578,892Village Jasper
    GOT THE CHOCOLATES(G)1:51.7$576,858At 3, won Flying Stakes (Gr.1), Velocity (L); 2nd NZ Derby (Gr.1)Bettor's Delight
    AMORE VITA (M)1:50.5$574,053At 2, won Ht, Semi and Final Vicbred (Gr.1), Ht Breeders Crown (2nd in Final). At 3, won Vicbred Final (Gr.1), Ht NSW Oaks (3rd in Final (Gr.1)). As Aged, won Golden Girl (Gr.1), Ladyship Cup (Gr.2).McArdle
    PHILADELPHIA MAN(S)1:52.6$558,335At 3, won Vicbred (Gr.1) . As Aged, won Blacks A Fake (Gr.1) , Heat Inter Dominion (Gr.2) (twice), Breeders Crown Graduate (Gr.2), Horsham Pacing Cup (Gr.1); 2nd Gold Coast Cup (Gr.1), Heat Inter Dominion (Gr.2), Shepparton Cup (Gr.2).Fake Left

    NameSexBest race recordTotal prize moneyDetailsDam Sire

  • Race record

  • AgeStarts1st2nd3rdEarningsTimeDetails
    27410$81,5151:54.6Won Lou Babic Memorial, NJ Std. Futurity, NJSS, Reynolds Memorial div; 2nd Bluegrass S. div.
    3312032$1,879,8371:50.2Won Bluegrass S., elim and Final Breeders Crown, elim and Final Cane Pace, elim and Final Confederation Cup, elim and Final Hoosier Cup, elim and Final James Dancer Memorial, Matron S. (3rd in Final), elim and Final Progress Pace, elim Provincial Cup (2nd in Final), Tattersalls Pace; 2nd elim Little Brown Jug, Oliver Wendell Holmes S; 3rd elim Berrys Creek S.
    411830$1,311,8651:48.8Won Breeders Crown Final, elim and Final Canadian Pacing Derby, US Pacing Championship, elim William Haughton Memorial (2nd in Final); 2nd Battle Of Lake Erie S.
    TOTAL493272$3,273,217time

    Age

    Starts

    1st

    2nd

    3rd

    Earnings

    Best time

    2
    7
    4
    1
    0
    $81,515
    1:54.6
    3
    31
    20
    3
    2
    $1,879,837
    1:50.2
    4
    11
    8
    3
    0
    $1,311,865
    1:48.8
    TOTAL
    49
    32
    7
    2
    $3,273,217
    time

    Age

    Details

    2
    Won Lou Babic Memorial, NJ Std. Futurity, NJSS, Reynolds Memorial div; 2nd Bluegrass S. div.
    3
    Won Bluegrass S., elim and Final Breeders Crown, elim and Final Cane Pace, elim and Final Confederation Cup, elim and Final Hoosier Cup, elim and Final James Dancer Memorial, Matron S. (3rd in Final), elim and Final Progress Pace, elim Provincial Cup (2nd in Final), Tattersalls Pace; 2nd elim Little Brown Jug, Oliver Wendell Holmes S; 3rd elim Berrys Creek S.
    4
    Won Breeders Crown Final, elim and Final Canadian Pacing Derby, US Pacing Championship, elim William Haughton Memorial (2nd in Final); 2nd Battle Of Lake Erie S.
    TOTAL

  • Pedigree

  • Artsplace
    1988         		ABERCROMBIE
    1975         		Silent Majority
    1969         		Henry T Adios
    1958         		ADIOS
    Greer Hanover
    Hobby Horse Tar
    1964         		TAR HEEL
    Wilellen
    Bergdorf
    1967         		Duane Hanover
    1952         		Knight Dream
    Dorsh Hanover
    Princess Best
    1959         		The Widower
    Princess Chief
    Miss Elvira
    1982         		ALBATROSS
    1968         		MEADOW SKIPPER
    1960         		Dale Frost<
    Countess Vivian
    Voodoo Hanover
    1964         		DANCER HANOVER
    Vibrant Hanover
    Ladalia Hanover
    1975         		Columbia George
    1967         		Good Time
    Mitzi Eden
    Lady Kacne
    1967         		DUANE HANOVER
    Lady Lunken
    Perfect Profile
    1990         		Nihilator
    1982         		Niatross
    1977         		ALBATROSS
    1968         		MEADOW SKIPPER
    Voodoo Hanover
    Niagara Dream
    1964         		Bye Bye Byrd
    Scoot
    Margies melody
    1976         		Bret Hanover
    1962         		ADIOS
    Brenna Hanover
    Pretty Margie
    1971         		MEADOW SKIPPER
    Margie's Storm
    Rodine Hanover
    1982         		Big Towner
    1974         		Gene Abbe
    1944         		Bert Abbe
    Rose Marie
    Tiny Wave
    1970         		Shadow Wave
    Tiny Gold
    Romona Hanover
    1972         		Dancer Hanover
    1957         		ADIOS
    The Old Maid
    Romola Hanover
    1957         		TAR Heel
    Romola Hal

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  • Through his progeny Art Major is showing he is a tremendous stallion. He is crossing with many different broodmare sirelines, however, there are some patterns which have emerged.

    As with most Artsplace stallions Art Major is crossing well with mares by No Nukes and Cam Fella line stallions.

    Seven of his top ten earners are out of Cam Fella line mares, including his top five!

    Cam Fella line stallions include Bettors Delight, Fake Left, Armbro Operative, Presidential Ball, Precious Bunny, Pacific Fella, Four Starzzz Shark, Blissfull Hall, Riverboat King, Camtastic, Cameleon, Brioso Hanover, Exotic Earl, etc.

    Fifteen of Art Major’s Group 1 winners are out of No Nukes line mares, including the superstar Sushi Sushi.

    No Nukes line stallions include American Ideal, Western Terror, Safely Kept, Live Or Die, Western Terror, Jeremes Jet, Caprock, Badlands Hanover, Ticket To Heaven, Barnett Hanover, Union Guy, Kinney Hanover, Northern Lights, etc.

    Art Major has demonstrated the ability to sire extremely good horses out of Direct Scooter line mares incuding Santanna Blue Chip in North America and Isaiah and Sky Major in New Zealand.

    Of course the Direct Scooter line has been very successful down here through Somebeachsomewhere, In The Pocket, Christian Cullen, Courage Under Fire and Mach Three, so any mares by these stallions should suit Art Major.

    It is also worth noting that Art Major has demonstrated a liking for the “outcross” type mares. His best performing female in the Southern Hemisphere, Avonnova and Lady Euthenia are out of Maple Lanes Strike mares. While also his richest performer in America, Art Official, and both Lilac Stride and Glenferrie Shuffle, are all out of Falcon Seelster mares.

    Soho Valencia is out of a Vintner mare, while Beetson is out of a Classic Garry mare.

    Art Major has also sired $100,000 winners out of mares by Vanston Hanover (Lettucerockthem), Holmes Hanover (Just Cala) and Tompkins Hanover (Dance For Madi). So mares by Albatross line stallions could be suitable.

    Such Albatross line stallions include Soky’s Atom, Vance Hanover, Butler BG, Talk About Class, etc.

    Interestingly Art Major has had also had a fair amount of success with Albert Albert and Pacific Rocket mares in the US with the best being Artimittateslife.

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  • Art Major

    Art Major’s Legacy Shines Bright Across Australasia

    Art Major’s impact on Australasian harness racing continues to reach new heights, with his progeny once again dominating feature races across both sides of the Tasman over the weekend.
    Read Story
    Alabar Roster Ad July 25 WEB

    Alabar Unveils 2025 Service Fees

    Alabar is excited to announce its stallion service fees for the 2025 stud season.
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    Miss Ohana

    A first for Art Major

    Miss Ohana has etched her name into the record books as the first trotting stakes winner sired by legendary pacing stallion Art Major.
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Record-breaking super sire
Art Major stands among the most influential stallions in Australasian breeding history, renowned for consistently siring champions and proven performers across generations.
Quite simply one of the greatest stallions in the world today, Art Major continues to sire high-class colts and fillies with remarkable consistency.

A seven-time Australian Leading Juvenile Sire, he set a new benchmark for 2YO prizemoney with his very first crop, and has continued to surpass it ever since. He is the sire of the fastest pacer ever bred in the Southern Hemisphere and a global commercial powerhouse, consistently topping yearling sales. His $230,000 filly out of My Mackenzie topped the 2025 Melbourne Nutrien Yearling Sale, further highlighting his ongoing dominance in the sales ring.

With 236 stakes winners, 80 Group 1 winners, and progeny earnings surpassing $100 million in Australia, his influence is undeniable. His exceptional record includes a stakes winners to starters strike rate of 9% and an impressive 80.6% winners to runners ratio. Among his latest headline acts is Inter Dominion winner, Don Hugo.

As of September 2025, he is Australia’s Leading 3YO Sire.
1:48.8

BEST TRACK TIME

$3,273,217

PRIZEMONEY

1999

YEAR FOALED

16HH

HEIGHT

Bay

COLOUR

In the Southern Hemisphere, Art Major is the sire of:
NameSexBest race recordTotal prize moneyDetailsDam Sire
DON HUGO(S)1:48.4$2,522,974At 2, 3rd Vicbred Final (Gr.1). At 4, won Inter Dominion (Gr.1), Eureka; 2nd Rising Sun (Gr.1). As Aged, won Miracle Mile (Gr.1), Blacks A Fake (Gr.1)Bettors Delight
MERLIN(S)1:52.1$1,759,510At 2, won Cardigan Bay Stakes / Young Guns Final (Gr.2), NZB Standardbred Harness Million 2YO C & G (L). At 3, won NZ Derby (Gr.1), Northern Derby (Gr.1), NZB Standardbred Harness Million 3YO C & G (L); 3rd 3YO Flying Stakes (Gr.1). At 4, won Race By Grins,, Waikato Flying Mile (Gr.2)Bettors Delight
FIELD MARSHAL(S)1:46.9 $1,492,582At 4, won Messenger Championship (Gr.1), Taylor Mile (Gr.1), Harness Jewels (Gr.1). As Aged, won Miracle Mile (Gr.1), Len Smith Mile (Gr.1), Fremantle Cup (Gr.1), Vic 4&5yo Championship (Gr.2), Bulli Cup (Gr.2), Brian Hancock FFA (Gr.3).Washington VC
MAJOR CROCKER(S)1:49.4 $1,275,496At 3, won Ht, Semi and Final Breeders Crown (Gr.1) , SA Southern Cross (Gr.2); 2nd Vicbred (Gr.1). As Aged, won cons Inter Dominion (Gr.2), Paul Fitzpatrick Cup (Gr.3); 2nd Vic Cup (Gr.1); 3rd Bohemia Crystal (Gr.1) (twice), Canadian Club Sprint (Gr.1). DM Dilinger
FOR A REASON(S)1:49.4$1,111,470At 3, won NSW Derby (Gr.1), Qld Derby (Gr.1). As Aged, won Victoria Cup (Gr.1) , QLD Pacing Champ. (Gr.1); 2nd Coca Cola Sprint (Gr.1); 3rd Inter Dominion (Gr.1) (twice), Miracle Mile (Gr.1), NZ Cup (Gr.1).Fake Left
SUSHI SUSHI(S)1:54.1$1,103,327At 2, won Kevin Seymour Pace (Gr.1). At 3, won Vic Derby (Gr.1) , Northern Derby (Gr.1), Aust. Breeders Crown (Gr.1), NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1). As Aged, won Kaikoura Cup (Gr.2); 3rd NZ Cup (Gr.1).No Nukes
LETTUCEROCKTHEM(S)1:50.8$1,042,176At 2, won APG (Gr.1) , NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1). At 3, won NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1). At 4, won NSW Breeders Ch. (Gr.1).Vanston Hanover
PRINCESS TIFFANY(M)1:49.9$1,020,802At 2, won Harness Jewels (Gr.1), Caduceus Club Classic (Gr.1), Breeders Crown (Gr.1), Delightful Lady Classic (Gr.2). At 3, won NSW Oaks (Gr.1), NZ Oaks (Gr.1), Qld Oaks (Gr.1), South East Oaks (Gr.3); 2nd Harness Jewels (Gr.1); 3rd Nevele R Series Final (Gr.1), Breeders Crown (Gr.1). At 4, won Vicbred (Gr.1), Robin Dundee (Gr.2), Premier Mares Championship (Gr.2). As Aged, won Ladyship Cup (Gr.1).Bettors Delight
AVONNOVA(S)1:51.3$967,164As Aged, won Sunshine Sprint (Gr.1) , Newcastle Mile (Gr.2), Gold Coast Cup (Gr.2); 2nd QLD Pacing Champ. (Gr.1), Len Smith Mile (Gr.1), Blacks A Fake (Gr.1), Qld Cup (Gr.2); 3rd Blacks A Fake (Gr.1).Maple Lanes Strike
MAJESTIC CRUISER(S)1:51.9$892,474As Aged, won Blacks A Fake (Gr.1), Messenger (Gr.1); 2nd NZ Cup (Gr.1), Schweppes Sprint (Gr.1)Exotic Earl
SKY MAJOR(S)1:50.4$825,538At 2, won Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1). At 3, won Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1); 2nd Vic Derby (Gr.1); 3rd NZ Derby (Gr.1). At 4, won Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1), Chariots Of Fire (Gr.1) , NZ Messenger (Gr.1).In The Pocket
MAJOR MARK (S)1:53.6$720,180At 2, won Harness Jewels (Gr.1) , NZ SS (Gr.1), NZ Welcome Stakes (Gr.1), NZ Young Gun Cardigan Bay Stakes (Gr.2).Live Or Die
MESSINI(S)1:54.2$711,711At 2, won 2nd Vicbred (Gr.1). At 3, won Vicbred (Gr.1) . At 4, won Vicbred (Gr.1), Junior FFA (Gr.3). As Aged, won Bendigo Cup (Gr.2), Methven Cup (Gr.3), Terang Cup (Gr.3), Swan Hill Cup (Gr.2), Ouyen Cup (Gr.1); 2nd SA Cup (Gr.1), Kaikoura Cup (Gr.2); 3rd NZ FFA (Gr.1), Cranbourne Cup (Gr.1), Breeders Crown (Gr.2).Our Sir Vancelot
FOLLOW THE STARS (S)1:53.8$707,237At 2, won Aust. Breeders Crown (Gr.1), APG Final (Gr.1) ; 2nd Vic Derby (Gr.1), NZ Derby (Gr.1), GN Derby (Gr.1), Aust. Breeders Crown (Gr.1); 3rd Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1).Cam’s Card Shark
FIGHT FOR GLORY(M)1:54.5$672,842At 3, won NZ Oaks (Gr.1) , NSW Oaks (Gr.1), Qld Oaks (Gr.1), Gold Coast Oaks (Gr.3); 2nd Harness Jewels (Gr.1), Nevele R Series Final (Gr.1); 3rd QLD Derby (Gr.1). As Aged, won Queen Of Hearts (Gr.1); 3rd Sibelia Stakes (Gr.2), Northern Breeders Stakes (Gr.3).Village Jasper
PACING MAJOR(S)1:52$621,436In The Pocket
MAJORDAN(S)1:47.6$653,540As Aged, won Len Smith Mile (Gr.1), Newcastle Mile (Gr.1), William Haughton Memorial. Vintner
FOX DAN(S)1:52.1$647,007At 2, won Bathurst Gold Crown (Gr.1). At 3, won Vic Derby (Gr.1); 2nd Eureka (Gr.1)Jeremes Jet
MAJOR OCCASSION(M)1:48.2$604,284Fake Left
VINCENT(S)1:50.2$598,803At 3, won NZ Derby (Gr.1), Auckland Cup (Gr.1), NSW Derby (Gr.1), NSW Breeders Challenge (Gr.1), Cambridge Futurity Stakes (Gr.2), Franklin Cup (Gr.2). Safely Kept
ISAIAH (S)1:54.6$589,667At 2, won NZ Sapling Stakes (Gr.3), NZ Yearling Sales Pace (L) . At 3, won NZ Yearling Sales Final (L); 2nd NZ Derby (Gr.1); 3rd NSW Derby (Gr.1), Harness Jewels Emerald (Gr.1).In The Pocket
ALLELUIA(S)1:53.1$578,892Village Jasper
GOT THE CHOCOLATES(G)1:51.7$576,858At 3, won Flying Stakes (Gr.1), Velocity (L); 2nd NZ Derby (Gr.1)Bettor's Delight
AMORE VITA (M)1:50.5$574,053At 2, won Ht, Semi and Final Vicbred (Gr.1), Ht Breeders Crown (2nd in Final). At 3, won Vicbred Final (Gr.1), Ht NSW Oaks (3rd in Final (Gr.1)). As Aged, won Golden Girl (Gr.1), Ladyship Cup (Gr.2).McArdle
PHILADELPHIA MAN(S)1:52.6$558,335At 3, won Vicbred (Gr.1) . As Aged, won Blacks A Fake (Gr.1) , Heat Inter Dominion (Gr.2) (twice), Breeders Crown Graduate (Gr.2), Horsham Pacing Cup (Gr.1); 2nd Gold Coast Cup (Gr.1), Heat Inter Dominion (Gr.2), Shepparton Cup (Gr.2).Fake Left

NameSexBest race recordTotal prize moneyDetailsDam Sire
AgeStarts1st2nd3rdEarningsTimeDetails
27410$81,5151:54.6Won Lou Babic Memorial, NJ Std. Futurity, NJSS, Reynolds Memorial div; 2nd Bluegrass S. div.
3312032$1,879,8371:50.2Won Bluegrass S., elim and Final Breeders Crown, elim and Final Cane Pace, elim and Final Confederation Cup, elim and Final Hoosier Cup, elim and Final James Dancer Memorial, Matron S. (3rd in Final), elim and Final Progress Pace, elim Provincial Cup (2nd in Final), Tattersalls Pace; 2nd elim Little Brown Jug, Oliver Wendell Holmes S; 3rd elim Berrys Creek S.
411830$1,311,8651:48.8Won Breeders Crown Final, elim and Final Canadian Pacing Derby, US Pacing Championship, elim William Haughton Memorial (2nd in Final); 2nd Battle Of Lake Erie S.
TOTAL493272$3,273,217time

Age

Starts

1st

2nd

3rd

Earnings

Best time

2
7
4
1
0
$81,515
1:54.6
3
31
20
3
2
$1,879,837
1:50.2
4
11
8
3
0
$1,311,865
1:48.8
TOTAL
49
32
7
2
$3,273,217
time

Age

Details

2
Won Lou Babic Memorial, NJ Std. Futurity, NJSS, Reynolds Memorial div; 2nd Bluegrass S. div.
3
Won Bluegrass S., elim and Final Breeders Crown, elim and Final Cane Pace, elim and Final Confederation Cup, elim and Final Hoosier Cup, elim and Final James Dancer Memorial, Matron S. (3rd in Final), elim and Final Progress Pace, elim Provincial Cup (2nd in Final), Tattersalls Pace; 2nd elim Little Brown Jug, Oliver Wendell Holmes S; 3rd elim Berrys Creek S.
4
Won Breeders Crown Final, elim and Final Canadian Pacing Derby, US Pacing Championship, elim William Haughton Memorial (2nd in Final); 2nd Battle Of Lake Erie S.
TOTAL
Artsplace
1988 		ABERCROMBIE
1975 		Silent Majority
1969 		Henry T Adios
1958 		ADIOS
Greer Hanover
Hobby Horse Tar
1964 		TAR HEEL
Wilellen
Bergdorf
1967 		Duane Hanover
1952 		Knight Dream
Dorsh Hanover
Princess Best
1959 		The Widower
Princess Chief
Miss Elvira
1982 		ALBATROSS
1968 		MEADOW SKIPPER
1960 		Dale Frost<
Countess Vivian
Voodoo Hanover
1964 		DANCER HANOVER
Vibrant Hanover
Ladalia Hanover
1975 		Columbia George
1967 		Good Time
Mitzi Eden
Lady Kacne
1967 		DUANE HANOVER
Lady Lunken
Perfect Profile
1990 		Nihilator
1982 		Niatross
1977 		ALBATROSS
1968 		MEADOW SKIPPER
Voodoo Hanover
Niagara Dream
1964 		Bye Bye Byrd
Scoot
Margies melody
1976 		Bret Hanover
1962 		ADIOS
Brenna Hanover
Pretty Margie
1971 		MEADOW SKIPPER
Margie's Storm
Rodine Hanover
1982 		Big Towner
1974 		Gene Abbe
1944 		Bert Abbe
Rose Marie
Tiny Wave
1970 		Shadow Wave
Tiny Gold
Romona Hanover
1972 		Dancer Hanover
1957 		ADIOS
The Old Maid
Romola Hanover
1957 		TAR Heel
Romola Hal
Through his progeny Art Major is showing he is a tremendous stallion. He is crossing with many different broodmare sirelines, however, there are some patterns which have emerged.

As with most Artsplace stallions Art Major is crossing well with mares by No Nukes and Cam Fella line stallions.

Seven of his top ten earners are out of Cam Fella line mares, including his top five!

Cam Fella line stallions include Bettors Delight, Fake Left, Armbro Operative, Presidential Ball, Precious Bunny, Pacific Fella, Four Starzzz Shark, Blissfull Hall, Riverboat King, Camtastic, Cameleon, Brioso Hanover, Exotic Earl, etc.

Fifteen of Art Major’s Group 1 winners are out of No Nukes line mares, including the superstar Sushi Sushi.

No Nukes line stallions include American Ideal, Western Terror, Safely Kept, Live Or Die, Western Terror, Jeremes Jet, Caprock, Badlands Hanover, Ticket To Heaven, Barnett Hanover, Union Guy, Kinney Hanover, Northern Lights, etc.

Art Major has demonstrated the ability to sire extremely good horses out of Direct Scooter line mares incuding Santanna Blue Chip in North America and Isaiah and Sky Major in New Zealand.

Of course the Direct Scooter line has been very successful down here through Somebeachsomewhere, In The Pocket, Christian Cullen, Courage Under Fire and Mach Three, so any mares by these stallions should suit Art Major.

It is also worth noting that Art Major has demonstrated a liking for the “outcross” type mares. His best performing female in the Southern Hemisphere, Avonnova and Lady Euthenia are out of Maple Lanes Strike mares. While also his richest performer in America, Art Official, and both Lilac Stride and Glenferrie Shuffle, are all out of Falcon Seelster mares.

Soho Valencia is out of a Vintner mare, while Beetson is out of a Classic Garry mare.

Art Major has also sired $100,000 winners out of mares by Vanston Hanover (Lettucerockthem), Holmes Hanover (Just Cala) and Tompkins Hanover (Dance For Madi). So mares by Albatross line stallions could be suitable.

Such Albatross line stallions include Soky’s Atom, Vance Hanover, Butler BG, Talk About Class, etc.

Interestingly Art Major has had also had a fair amount of success with Albert Albert and Pacific Rocket mares in the US with the best being Artimittateslife.
Art Major

Art Major’s Legacy Shines Bright Across Australasia

Art Major’s impact on Australasian harness racing continues to reach new heights, with his progeny once again dominating feature races across both sides of the Tasman over the weekend.
Read Story
Alabar Roster Ad July 25 WEB

Alabar Unveils 2025 Service Fees

Alabar is excited to announce its stallion service fees for the 2025 stud season.
Read Story
Miss Ohana

A first for Art Major

Miss Ohana has etched her name into the record books as the first trotting stakes winner sired by legendary pacing stallion Art Major.
Read Story