APEX

The Average-Earnings Index was a huge advance in its time, but is flawed because one huge earner skews the average. APEX (Annual Progeny Earnings indeX) figures are an enhancement of the average-earnings index: over 1,000 qualifying sires receive 17 different ratings, focusing on class bands, region, and age.

Click the links below for APEX lists and information.

Apex Tables

• 2012 APEX RATINGS TABLE [1-15-2013]
• 2012 MIDYEAR APEX RATINGS TABLE [8-9-2012]
• 2011 APEX RATINGS TABLE [1-17-2012]
• 2011 MIDYEAR APEX RATINGS TABLE [8-14-2011]
• 2010 APEX RATINGS TABLE [1-15-2011]
• 2010 MIDYEAR APEX RATINGS TABLE [8-24-2010]
• 2009 APEX RATINGS TABLE [1-16-2010]
• 2009 MIDYEAR APEX RATINGS TABLE [8-2-2009]
• 2008 APEX RATINGS TABLE [1-23-2009]
• 2008 MIDYEAR APEX RATINGS TABLE [8-26-2008]
• 2007 APEX RATINGS TABLE [2-11-2008, enhanced 3-4-2008]
• 2007 MIDYEAR APEX RATINGS TABLE [7-31-2007]
• 2006 APEX RATINGS TABLE [1-23-2007]
• 2006 MIDYEAR APEX RATINGS TABLE
• 2005 APEX RATINGS TABLE
• 2004 APEX RATINGS TABLE
• APEX Ranges through 2006 [Aug 1, 2006]

What is Apex?

• APEX Briefing and real-world examples [1-17-2012]
• APEX RATINGS: THEORY AND APPLICATION 2007 [1-29-2007]
• APEX earning thresholds | 2000 - 2006 [1-29-2007]
• How APEX is calculated [1-19-2005]
• APEX Ratings: An Explanation [8-10-2005]
• 2004 APEX ratings [from the 2004 Blood-Horse Sires supplement]

Apex Articles by Bill Oppenheim

APEX-specific articles can be found by viewing the APEX Up Close page of our website.