Sipponsearoc, this year’s 3-year-old colt Breeders Crown champion and former fastest 2-year-old of all time, will stand the 2026 breeding season in Indiana at Victory Hill Farms under the management of Dr. J Stallion Management for an introductory stud fee of $7,500.
Category: Announcements
Caesars Entertainment to sponsor Dan Patch Awards banquet
The U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is pleased to announce that a three-year agreement has been reached with Caesars Entertainment to sponsor the annual Dan Patch Awards banquet, which honors the year’s best equines and humans in harness racing.
Deo Volente Farms announces Captain Optimistic stud fee & syndication terms
Deo Volente Farms is pleased to announce that Captain Optimistic will stand for a stud fee of $5,000 in 2026 in New Jersey.
Fox Den Farm, Agent Black Book yearlings feature several standouts
An exceptional lineup of yearlings featuring first foals and world champion families will be available from Fox Den Farm at the Standardbred Horse Sales.
Midland Acres Blooded Horse Sale videos now posted
Midland Acres proudly presents 30 yearlings available at the Blooded Horse Fall Sale, Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio.
Alba Luz “Lucy” Bernardi, 80, dies
Alba Luz Bernardi, 80, lovingly known as “Lucy,” passed away on Oct. 10, 2025.
USTA cancels Brand-A-Thon at Shenandoah Downs due to limited member interest
The United States Trotting Association today (Oct. 28) announced the postponement of its planned Brand-A-Thon promotion at Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock, Va., originally scheduled for Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, due to limited member participation.
Dr. Malcolm “Jim” Borthwick Jr., 84, dies
Dr. Malcolm J. “Jim” Borthwick Jr., VMD, 84, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, at his home.
Winbak Farm’s Harrisburg Mixed Sale videos posted
Winbak Farm’s Harrisburg Mixed yearling videos are now posted. Please visit www.winbakfarm.com and click on an individual yearling’s hip number to watch their video.
Gary Gregory, 81, dies
Gary Gregory, longtime western New York horseman from Churchville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22. He was 81.