Five sires, all Australian products who have captured the annual Champion Australian Sire title on earnings, will be among the mouthwatering collection of at least 70 which will be shown to invited disciples of breeding and racing when Hunter Valley studs conduct their pre season Stallion Parades in the period August 21-25.

How many times do we see a passed in horse come out and win a big race, making many of us think - I should have bought that horse!

Encosta de Lago heads Coolmore 2009 Service Fees at $220,000.