With the inaugural running of the $1 million Showdown just around the corner, it’s little wonder the opening of VOBIS Sires has already attracted a record number of stallion nomination, 61 in fact. And, perhaps most interesting is the quality of first season sires signed up to VOBIS’ newest benefits program. No less than nine newcomers have been signed up. They are Boulder City, Gold Standard, Highland Reel, Impending, Inference, National Defense, Overshare, Thronum and Tosen Stardom. That means all their progeny can have a shot at the $1 million Showdown, the $500,000 VOBIS Sires race for 3YOs and for...