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Central Banker

Speightstown - Rhum, by Go for Gin
2010, Bay
Entered Stud: 2015
2025 Fee: $7,500 LFSN

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New York's Leading Sire

A champion sire by Speightstown, Central Banker has solidified his reputation as New York’s leading sire for the past three years, continuing into 2024. His progeny are known for their speed, versatility, and ability to perform at the highest levels.

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Racing Highlights

Won at 2

  • A maiden special weight race at Saratoga (5.5 furlongs, turf, defeating Hightail, Mico Margarita, Kamchatka, Redwood Kitten, Force Multiplier, Aidenandabettin, Star Street).

  • An allowance optional claiming race at Churchill Downs (6.5 furlongs, equal top weight, defeating Tap and Trade, Nubin Ridge, Visionary Ruler, Favorite Uncle, Sydneys Harley Boy, Arbiter, Officer Alex, First Ronin).

2nd at 2

  • Kentucky Downs Juvenile S (7 furlongs, to Ruler of Love, by a head, defeating Midas Dancer, Zoloto, Summit County, Lew and Mike, Praetorian Prefect, First Ronin, Go Jack Go).

Won at 3

  • Smirnoff Sorbet Quick Call S (5.5 furlongs, turf, by 3 3/4, defeating No Distinction, The Brothers War, Bernie the Jet, I’m Wide Awake, Strike the Note, Weekend Hideaway, Stage Street).

2nd at 3

  • Malibu S (gr. I, 7 furlongs, equal top weight, to Shakin It Up, by 3/4, defeating Zeewat, Flashback, Bakken, Our Double Play, Heir of Storm, Distinctiv Passion, Syndicated, Zee Bros, Holy Lute).

  • Thanksgiving H (6 furlongs, to Gantry, by 5 3/4, defeating Mico Margarita, Strong and Tough).

3rd at 3

  • Foxwoods King’s Bishop S (gr. I, 7 furlongs, to Capo Bastone, Mentor Cane, by a neck, defeating Forty Tales, Overanalyze, Slan Abhaile, Salutos Amigos, Miraculousmo, Majestic Hussar, No Distinction, Bad Hombre, Integrity, Let Em Shine, Declan’s Warrior).

Won at 4

  • Churchill Downs S (gr. II, 7 furlongs, by a head, defeating Shakin It Up, Clearly Now, Broadway Empire, Delaunay, Capo Bastone, Sahara Sky, Laugh Track, Quiet Force, Falling Sky, River Bear).

Pedigree & Analysis

Central Banker is by the renowned Speightstown, a sire known for producing elite sprinters and high-level performers. Speightstown’s influence is evident in Central Banker’s own career, and it passes through to his progeny, who are versatile and fast. Central Banker’s dam, Rhum, by Go for Gin, brings in stamina and resilience, making him a well-rounded sire capable of producing both sprinters and routers. His pedigree blends speed with stamina, enhancing his appeal to breeders looking for versatile racehorses.

Central Banker Pedigree, son of Speightstown

Progeny

Central Banker’s offspring have proven to be durable and fast, with top earners such as BANKIT, MORNING MATCHA, and BANK STING. His progeny boast earnings over $27 million, showcasing his influence as a sire of both speed and class. Notably, his horses consistently achieve success in both sprints and routes.

  • BANKIT: $1,421,405 in earnings, multiple stakes winner/graded stakes placed

  • MORNING MATCHA: $1,035,820 in earnings, multiple stakes winner/graded stakes placed

  • BANK STING: $664,050 in earnings, multiple stakes winner/graded stakes placed

Sire Stats:

  • #1 New York Sire from 2021 - 2024

  • #1 New York Sire for Winners at Saratoga 2024

  • 5.1% Stakes Winners

  • 17 Black-type Winners

  • 35 Stakes Horses (10.4% from starters)

  • Average earnings per starter: $81,178

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