Champion Beau Jangles p,3,1:47.2 – ’26 ($1,638,611), the only current Horse of the Year to ever be offered at public auction, will be featured in the supplement to the Standardbred Horse Sale in Harrisburg, PA on Friday, Nov. 6.
Category: Announcements
Bernard “Bernie” Boland, 81, dies
Born in New York City and raised in Maywood, NJ. Bernard “Bernie” Boland was an an American Classic.
Blue Chip Harrisburg videos available
Blue Chip Farms has announced that videos of its 2026 Harrisburg yearling consignment are available for viewing, offering prospective buyers a look at an exceptionally strong group of young prospects headed to the Standardbred Horse Sales Company’s annual sale in Harrisburg, Pa.
Bruce Allen Sturgeon, 65, dies
Bruce Allen Sturgeon, 65, of Lebanon passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 after a brief illness. Born Sept. 22, 1961 in Venison, OH, to Harold Raymond and Anna (nee: Burris) Sturgeon, Bruce dedicated his life and career to driving and training harness racehorses. After some long work days, Bruce could be found spending some time with friends at Nikki’s Tavern in Lebanon.
Prince Hal Hanover to stand at Blue Chip Farms
Dr. J Stallion Management and Blue Chip Farms are proud to announce that Prince Hal Hanover, p, 3, 1:47.2m ($1,785,454) will stand in New York at Blue Chip Farms commencing with the 2027 breeding season.
Brandon Blvd to stand at Hanover Shoe Farms
Dr. J Stallion Management and Hanover Shoe Farms are proud to announce that 3-year-old pacing colt Brandon Blvd, p, 3, 1:47.2m ($1,570,842) will stand in Pennsylvania at Hanover Shoe Farms commencing with the 2027 breeding season.
Aetos Kronos S to stand at Tisbury Stud after racing career
Aetos Kronos S (Bold Eagle- Will of a Woman by Muscles Yankee) will take up stud duties at Tisbury Stud in Paris, KY at the conclusion of his racing career.
Geraldine ‘Jeanie’ Catherine Palone, 87, dies
Geraldine “Jeanie” Catherine Palone was called home to her Lord Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 87.
Myron Charna, 95, dies
Longtime Northfield Park president Myron Charna, 95, of South Euclid, Ohio, died Oct. 15, 2026.
Jim Kiesel, 79, dies
Jim M. Kiesel, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the age of 79.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 6, 1947 to the late Alfred and Mary Ellen Kiesel of Valley City. He was a Buckeye High School graduate. Jim in his early years worked at Mack Industries and MTD Products, before his final endeavor of having his own stable of standard bred harness race horses. It was life love of horses that inspired him to pursue this direction.