With the end of the year approaching, many of the harness racing industry's top stars from 2023 have been shut down or retired, and the focus turns to developing the next generation of Standardbred standouts.

Those standouts, for many, came from the 2023 yearling sales, where top-notch pedigree and conformation command the attention of owners and trainers alike.

Looking ahead to the yearling prospects that might be, Standardbred Canada's current web poll asks fans to play a bit of fantasy horse ownership with respect to the top fillies and mares from this past season.

If you could own the first foal of one of the following mares — the top 20 money-earning fillies and mares of 2023 as of press time —  whose first foal would you choose? Have your say in Standardbred Canada's web poll by clicking here.