Shiners Black Cat led all calf roping sires in 2025 with $404,339 in progeny earnings, powered almost entirely by the standout Daddys Shiner Cat, “Peso.”
Using earnings data from rope horse futurities along with reported ProRodeo and jackpot results, these are the top 10 sires whose offspring cashed the most checks in 2025, from 4-year-old prospects to seasoned open horses.
1. Shiners Black Cat
No. of Money Earners: 2
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $404,339
- Daddys Shiner Cat – $404,089
2. Metallic Cat
No. of Money Earners: 9
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $354,197
- Marked Up Cat – $280,911
- Metallic Sage – $47,682
3. Duals Blue Boon
No. of Money Earners: 1
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $181,080
- Duals Crescent Boon – $181,080
4. Mr Playinstylish
No. of Money Earners: 2
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $161,008
- Seven S Tomahawk – $158,472
5. Popular Resortfigure
No. of Money Earners: 2
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $159,405
- Figure To Fly – $133,339
- Popular Snow Resort – $26,066
6. Hashtags
No. of Money Earners: 3
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $145,097
- SR Beefcake – $133,787
- TLC Stuntin Like Dad – $11,149
7. CD Lights
No. of Money Earners: 3
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $141,880
- C My Lite – $140,112
8. JR Major Slimwood
No. of Money Earners: 1
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $128,981
- Major A 2009 – $128,981
9. A Dera Dual Lena
No. of Money Earners: 1
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $119,377
- Stylish Bugsy – $119,377
10. Smart Lena Boon
No. of Money Earners: 1
2025 Total Progeny Earnings: $104,993
- Kid Lena Boon – $104,993