Mt. Hope, OH – Allegiant, the winner of the 2024 Breeders Crown for 3-year-old filly trotters, was the sales topper at the inaugural North American Standardbred Mixed Sale in Mt. Hope, Ohio on Tuesday (Dec. 17) after being sold to Sweden’s Eagles Rising AB for $925,000. Crystal Springs Stables was the consignor for owner Ryan W. Smith.
In 2024, Allegiant (Tactical Landing – Too Good For You) won six times, with four seconds and two thirds in 17 races and earned $748,027, improving her career statistics to 11-5-3 from 27 races and $1,043,347 in lifetime earnings.
In addition to winning the Breeders Crown at The Meadowlands on Oct. 26, 2024, she also was victorious in her Breeders Crown elimination a week before on Oct. 19, the Matron Stakes at Bally’s Dover on Nov. 7 when she surpassed the $1 million mark in career earnings, Hambletonian Oaks elimination at The Meadowlands on July 27, and Moni Maker Stakes at Eldorado Scioto Downs on July 6.
She finished third in the Hambletonian Oaks final on Aug. 3 and completed the year with a second-place finish against Open Mares in the FanDuel Championship at The Meadowlands on Nov. 30.
As a 2-year-old, when she was 5-1-1 in 10 starts with $295,320 in earnings, Allegiant won in both Kentucky and New Jersey Sire Stakes and finished third in the Mohawk Million at Woodbine Mohawk Park.
She established her lifetime mark of 1:51.1 in the Breeders Crown and equaled that in winning the Matron. She was trained by Vernon Beachy and Linda Toscano.
Vivacity, a 3-year-old filly trotter, brought the second-highest price of the sale at $200,000. Consigned by Dublin Valley Farms (Agent), she was purchased by Joe Miller from Orrville, Ohio.
Unraced at two, Vivacity was 2-2-3 in 16 starts with $19,025 in earnings during 2024.
In total, 266 horses were sold with an average price of $15,560.
For complete sales results, visit the website here.
The 2025 North American Standardbred Mixed Sale is scheduled for Dec. 11-12 in Mt. Hope, Ohio.
The following message was posted on the sale’s website:
We are thrilled to announce the tremendous success of our recent North American Standardbred Mix Sale in Mount Hope, Ohio! This event was made possible by the incredible support of our buyers, bidders, consignors, and everyone who contributed to make it a standout occasion.
To our first-year consignors, thank you for trusting us to represent your horses. To our buyers and bidders, your enthusiasm and participation drove the energy of the sale. And to our hardworking team and supporters behind the scenes, your dedication ensured everything ran seamlessly.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this sale an unforgettable milestone. Here’s to continued success for all in the Standardbred community. 2025 sale dates December 11-12.