Goshen, IN – Jon Erdner, the owner of Dan Patch Trotter of the Year Jujubee 2,1:59.1f; 3,1:49.3 ($1,228,809), has announced that Jujubee will stand his first season at stud in 2024 in Indiana at Ivy Lane Farm. The only 3-year-old trotter to record two sub-1:50 miles and the only Trotter of the Year to ever stand in Indiana, his fee has been set at $4,000.

With the consulting and assistance of Bob Boni of Northwood Bloodstock Agency, the decision was made to bring Jujubee to Indiana, not only for the very strong Sires Stakes program but also for the outstanding schedule of open stakes that Harrah’s Hoosier Park annually offers.

Jujubee was the winner of 14 of 18 starts at 3, including the Breeders Crown Final, Kentucky Futurity, Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Final, Langley Memorial and Muscle Hill, with his incredible sophomore season culminating in him being voted Dan Patch Trotter of the Year.

Jujubee, pictured winning at the Red Mile, will stand in Indiana in 2024. Amanda Stephens photo.

His 3-year-old earnings of $948,791 made him the richest 3-year-old trotting colt of 2021, and he retires to stud with a career bankroll of $1,228,809. He is the fastest and richest son of $2.1 million winner and Breeders Crown champion Creatine 4,1:51.2 ($2,102,022).

“In over 40 years of owning racehorses, I have never had one that brought me the excitement that I enjoyed with Jujubee,” Erdner said. “Having been to the Red Mile so many times, his Kentucky Futurity win was extra special … to win such a classic race at that track was a thrill we will never forget.

“As rewarding as his racing career has been, I am just as excited about his next career as he enters the stud at Ivy Lane Farm in Indiana. He has already given us so much and now I can’t wait to see his colts and fillies racing.”

Jujubee’s trainer throughout his racing career, Greg Wright, said he knew he was something special at the very beginning:

“Right from the start, he showed that he was a strong and powerful horse that developed unbelievable speed. He made his own trips and loved doing the heavy lifting.”

Driver Andrew McCarthy remembers Jujubee’s amazing talent and desire to win:

“Jujubee is a freakishly talented horse that gave me goosebumps when I asked him for top speed. He showed he had huge lungs and an unbelievable gait and an amazing desire to win.:

The owners of Ivy Lane Farm, Dr. Paul and Cathy Webb, are looking forward to Jujubee’s arrival with much anticipation:

“We are beyond excited to have been given the opportunity to stand a stallion such as Jujubee for the 2024 breeding season. His strong 1:49.3 finish in the Kentucky Futurity, as well as his 1:49.4 finish at the Meadowlandsm demonstrated his extreme natural ability. We anticipate that Jujubee can bring the competition in Indiana to a whole new level.”

For more information or to secure a booking, contact Ivy Lane Farm at 574.536.1600 or ivylane@maplenet.net.