New Haven, IN — Pond-A-Acres and Hunterton Farm have announced that Spencer Hanover 2,1:52.3; 3,1:51.3f-’26; BT 1:51-’26, a son of Chapter Seven with career earnings of $1,062,544, will stand in Indiana for the 2027 breeding season.
Spencer Hanover established himself among the sport’s elite performers. As a 2-year-old, he captured both the Breeders Crown elimination and final, posting a mark of 1:52.3 while earning nearly $650,000 during his freshman campaign. He returned at 3 to add the Oak Grove Trotting Derby to his resume, ultimately becoming one of only a select group of Chapter Seven millionaire sons.
Spencer Hanover boasts an exceptional maternal pedigree, being out of a half-sister to triple millionaire Manchego 4,1:49 as well as millionaire In Secret.
“His racing credentials, success at both 2 and 3, the caliber of competition he faced, and his outstanding maternal family make him an ideal fit for the Indiana breeding program,” said Tim Schmucker of Pond-A-Acres. “The combination of Chapter Seven and Yankee Glide bloodlines opens the door to many outstanding mares, including mares by the great Muscle Hill. Combined with his status as a former $450,000 yearling purchase, we believe he possesses all the credentials necessary to become an important stallion for Indiana breeders.”
Spencer Hanover will stand for an introductory fee of $4,000. A limited number of shares will be available for $10,000, entitling shareholders to one breeding per year with rollover privileges to secure a live foal from mares under common ownership. If two live foals are secured, the second breeding will be offered at 75% of the standard fee.
“Our goal is to make this exceptional young trotter both enticing and affordable for Indiana breeders and beyond,” added Schmucker.
Industry leaders have also expressed confidence in Spencer Hanover’s future as a sire:
“He will have every opportunity to develop into a leading stallion not only within the state but throughout the country,” said Steve Stewart, of Hunterton Farm.
“Spencer Hanover provided both myself and my partner, Arthur Pronti, with tremendous excitement throughout his racing career. As a 2-year-old, he won the Big Apple Trot and the Breeders Crown against the very best colts of his generation. We brought him back early at 3 to compete in the Grade 1 Oak Grove Derby, where he once again defeated top-level competition. Given his temperament, intelligence, and athletic ability, we believe he has all the qualities necessary to become an outstanding sire,” said Jeffrey Snyder.
For more information on booking and for syndicate inquiries, contact Tim Schmucker via phone at 260.440.1817.