Chesapeake City, MD — Winbak Farm of New York has introduced North America Cup winner Nijinsky p,2,1:53.4s; 3,1:47.3-’24 ($1,486,907), to its 2026 stallion lineup.
“Nijinsky has taken us on an incredible ride with everything he accomplished on the racetrack,” said trainer Anthony Beaton. “He’s an exceptionally gifted athlete who showed determination, toughness and heart every time he stepped foot on the track.”
Nijinsky is the richest son of multiple stakes winner Pirouette Hanover p,2,1:51.1; 3,1:50.3 ($609,039). He is a half brother to 36-time winner Alexa Skye p,2,1:53.1s; 3,1:50.1; 1:49.3f -’24 ($705,579), 37-time winner Macadoodledoo p,3,1:51.2f; 1:49.4f ($476,736), and Ohio stakes contender Downbythewater, p,2,1:52.2f; 3,1:52.1h -’25; BT1:49f-’25 ($164,656).
“Nijinsky was a $120,000 yearling that was purchased at Harrisburg,” said Jack Burke, Winbak Farm general manager. “His great looks combined with his outstanding family made him one that Casie Coleman and partners Mark Dumain and John Fielding had to have.”
At 2, he was second in Ontario Sires Stakes Gold legs at Flamboro (timed in 1:53.4) and Woodbine Mohawk Park (timed in 1:51.2), and was third in the Champlain Stakes at Mohawk (timed in 1:51.1 – last quarter of :26) and a leg of the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold at Mohawk (timed in 1:52).
Nijinsky was the highest earning pacer in North America in 2024 and was the O’Brien Award winner for 3-year-old colt pacers in 2024.
“Nijinsky is a great-looking colt with perfect conformation and great manners,” said co-owner Casie Coleman. “You could race him any way you wanted to, and he had unreal speed.”
Nijinsky was undefeated in Canada during his 3-year-old season.
“Perhaps two of Nijinsky’s most powerful performances were when he won both the North America Cup elimination and final,” said Joe Thomson, Winbak Farm owner. “He won the North America Cup final in 1:48.1 against the best of his season with a tough trip.”
Nijinsky defeated future millionaires Captain Albano and Legendary Hanover in the North America Cup cinal after not seeing the rail for most of the mile.
Nijinsky had started his 3-year-old stakes season off by winning a C$95,000 leg of the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold in 1:49.4 (last quarter :25.4). In addition, he won another leg of the Ontario Sires Stakes Gold (C$140,000 – 1:51), C$150,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Mid-Summer Challenge Final (1:50.2) and $C300,000 Ontario Sires Stakes Super Final (1:50.3). Also, at Mohawk, he won the C$167,000 Simcoe Stakes (1:48.4) and C$83,000 Somebeachsomewhere Stakes (1:49).
“Nijinsky was powerful with a very efficient gait, and what him made much better than most of the other fast horses is that he was a very smart animal on the track,” said driver Louis-Philippe Roy. “He could race any way you wanted him to, you would never have to fight with him, and you could use his speed whenever you wanted to.”
Nijinsky won his Meadowlands Pace elimination in 1:47.3 and was second in the $650,000 final.
“He gave it everything he had every time; raced with a huge heart and great lungs,” said Coleman. “He was a pleasure to train and have in the barn.”
He won the $180,000 Monument Circle Stakes at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in 1:48.4. He was second in Breeders Crown elimination and $600,000 final at the Meadowlands. He was also second in the $267,960 Progress Pace.
Now 4, Nijinsky won two Graduate legs and was second in the Breeders Crown elimination, Mohawk Gold Cup and Potomac Pace Invitational. He was third in the Graduate final.
“Always eager to please, he gave everything he had in every task we asked of him,” said Beaton. “We’re very grateful for all he’s given us and will miss his unique personality in the barn, but we’re thrilled to witness the next chapter of his journey.”
Nijinsky will be standing for $6,000 at Winbak Farm of New York.
“Nijinsky caught my attention during his phenomenal 3-year-old season,” said Noelle Dupsiva, Winbak Farm of New York manager. “He had quick speed, top-shelf ability and true grit. I believe those traits should pass to his future offspring.”
Syndication is available; for more information, call Jack Burke, Winbak Farm general manager, at 410.885.3059.
“As he begins his new career, we celebrate all he’s accomplished and look forward to seeing the impact he will have on the next generation of racing through his offspring,” said Beaton.
Winbak Farm thanks Casie Coleman, John Fielding and Mark Dumain for the opportunity to be part of Nijinsky’s ownership.
“With Bettor’s Delight retiring to the Southern Hemisphere, it is time for one of his sons to step up and fill his legendary shoes,” said Thomson. “Nijinsky has the qualities needed to make him a top stallion, and we plan on breeding some of our best mares to him.”