from Seelster Farms

Lucan, ON — Seelster Farms is announcing the addition of the trotter Prestidigitator to their stallion ranks. The Ontario-sired trotter won nearly $870,000 during his two year racing career and earned a record of 1:52.2s.

As a 2-year-old he earned in excess of $317,000. He was victorious in Ontario Sires Stakes Gold events and concluded his debut season with an eight length romp in the OSS Super Final. He also competed against Grand Circuit colts in the William Wellwood Memorial (second in elim, fourth in final), Champlain (second) and Breeders Crown (third in elim, fourth in final).

As a sophomore, the son of Kadabra won well over $550,000. He was dominant in his OSS division, winning Gold events and once again taking the Super Final at the end of his season. He again held his own against the elite of his division, as he finished third in his Hambletonian elimination, third and fifth in Canadian Trotting Classic elimination and final, respectively, and second and fourth in Breeders Crown elimination and final.

A $120,000 yearling at Harrisburg, Prestidigitator’s dam is the Catch A Thrill daughter She’sa Priority who won more than $272,000 during her racing career. She is a 100 percent producer with her 2015 2-year-old Levitator, a full brother to Prestidigitator, winning an OSS Gold at Flamboro on Sept. 27.

Prestidigitator’s first season at stud will be 2016 and his fee will be C$3,500. For further information, please see www.seelsterfarms.com or call 519. 227.4294.