BUCCHERO
2025 New York Sire of the Year
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Champion Book'em Danno Back to His Best in True North
Bucchero's champion son Book'em Danno returned to his best at Saratoga, running down favored Bentornato in the stretch to win the Grade 3 True North Stakes for the second straight year. The victory pushed the Eclipse Award winner past $2.1 million in career earnings.
Bucchero Well Positioned to Capitalize on Positive Factors
Daily Racing Form highlights how Bucchero is perfectly positioned to benefit from New York's expanding racing landscape, including the new Belmont Park development and increased purse structures.
Book'em Danno Named Eclipse Champion Male Sprinter
Bucchero's Book'em Danno was named 2025 Eclipse Award Champion Male Sprinter, capping a brilliant season that included a Grade 1 win in the Forego Stakes and an unprecedented sweep of Saratoga's three major sprint stakes.
Stallion Spotlight
Flagship Stallion: Bucchero, a son of Kantharos, stands for a 2026 fee of $12,500. He is the sire of Multiple Grade 1 winner Book'em Danno.
Bucchero
2026 Fee: $12,500
The 2025 New York Sire of the Year, despite not having a single NY Bred runner. A brilliantly fast, versatile and durable MGSW son of Kantharos, Bucchero brings proven G1 producing success to your breeding program.
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Industry-leading recognition and proven excellence
2025 New York Sire of the Year
Top Synthetic Sires in U.S. - #2
Top Synthetic Sires in U.S. - #1
First-Team All-Value Synthetic Sire
Paulick Report
Best Values $10-15,000
Thoroughbred Review
Rankings and recognition from leading industry publications
Champions in the Making
Bucchero's offspring are winning at racing's highest levels
Bucchero Progeny Performance
Last updated: July 14, 2026
Total Earnings
$17,017,605
Lifetime progeny earnings
Winners / Starters
151 / 200
76% win rate
In The Money
46%
1305 of 2867 starts
2
Graded Stakes Winners
9
Black Type Winners
12
Black Type Placers
2
Champions
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