from Hanover Shoe Farms

Hanover, PA — For as long as records have been compiled there has only been one farm who has led all Standardbred breeders in money earnings in the sport. That farm is Hanover Shoe Farms.

In 2013, Hanover became the first farm to become the breeder of the winners of more than $30 million in a single season, its produce having earned $30,016,209. Now even that record has been surpassed. As of Dec. 28, Hanover breds have earned $30,057,385 in 2015 and the numbers keep accumulating.

To put those numbers in perspective, that number represents two and a half times what Thoroughbred racing’s leading breeder has produced this year. Harness racing’s second leading breeder, Winbak Farm, and its third leading money producer, Brittany Farms, have each also produced the winners of more money than that of Thoroughbred racing’s leading breeder.

Hanover’s president, Jim Simpson, when asked about his feelings of the new record, responded, “We are extremely proud of this accomplishment and are thankful to our employees, owners, trainers, drivers and grooms who helped us achieve this new record. We must give extra special thanks to the ultimate athletes — the horses. Thank you all.”