In 2025, Bruno Schickedanz led North American owners with 151 wins from 1,138 starts, emphasizing strategic race placement and careful horse development. His stable, largely composed of claimers and homebreds, also produced two graded stakes winners and earned $3.8 million. Schickedanz, who owns around 100 broodmares and prioritizes horse welfare, aims to reach 4,000 career wins in 2026, highlighting his long-term commitment to safe and successful racing.

Meanwhile, Godolphin dominated owner earnings for the fifth consecutive year, amassing over $22 million from 104 wins in 448 starts. The global operation celebrated a landmark year with its first Kentucky Derby victory by Sovereignty, who also won the Belmont Stakes and Travers Stakes, and a Kentucky Oaks win by Good Cheer, achieving a rare Oaks/Derby double. Godolphin secured 22 graded stakes wins, including eight Grade 1 races, cementing 2025 as one of its best years ever.