The announcement was made jointly by Dr. John Mossbarger of Midland Acres and Brittany Stallion Management's Art Zubrod.

"We at Midland Acres feel that Real Desire, a proven Grand Circuit sire, offers a great opportunity for the entire industry to breed into a new, enriched program," Mossbarger said. "We're looking forward to working with the Real Desire Syndicate and Brittany Stallion Management in furthering his career in Indiana."

Zubrod agreed with the assessment: "The Indiana program just keeps getting better and better, and Real Desire is a proven sire that can go in and have an immediate impact there. I think this year's Indiana yearling sales showed that owners and trainers are looking for top-quality horses to compete for all the money that's offered in the sire stakes; it was clearly shown in the prices they were willing to pay. Real Desire fits the bill perfectly."

Real Desire, a two-time Breeders Crown winner who earned nearly $3.2 million on the racetrack, began stallion duty at Brittany Farms in Kentucky, in 2003, then moved to Pennsylvania with the beginning of the 2007 breeding season.

Those wanting to book to Real Desire may contact Brittany Stallion Management at (859) 873-3878 or by visiting www.britstud.com, or contact Midland Acres at (740) 437-7800 or by visiting www.midlandacres.com