from the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame

Goshen, NY — The Harness Racing Museum, with the support of generous Standardbred owners, is pleased to announce an exceptional roster of stallions for the 2009 breeding auction.

Topping this year’s list are Hall of Fame inductees Camluck (2008), Cam’s Card Shark (2007), and Matt’s Scooter (2006). The group also includes Kenneth J, a New York Sire Stakes champion entering the breeding shed for his first season, and seven stallions returning to the shed for their second breeding season.

Camluck is joined in Ontario by Million Dollar Cam, Pegasus Spur, and second year stallion Stonebridge Regal.

The Garden State of New Jersey presents Hall of Famers Cam’s Card Shark and Matt’s Scooter.

As noted, New York offers first season stallion Kenneth J, along with pacers Totally Western, Lislea, Noble Ability, Village Jove, Whelan Willie, Misfit, Dream Away, Quality Of Life, and Armbro Ordain. Trotting stallions in the Empire State include second year stallions RC Royalty and Dallas Dhu, plus Plesac, Diamond Goal, Imperial Angus, and A Go Go Lauxmont.

Neighboring Pennsylvania offerings include the second year stallions Nuclear Breeze and Garth Vader. Trotting stallions joining Garth Vader are Hambletonian winner American Winner, Sierra Kosmos, Malabar Millennium, and Super Vintage. On the pacing side Allamerican Native joins Nuclear Breeze in the Keystone State.

Maine is represented by Ashlee’s Big Guy, Roadshow Hall, and Serious Hanover. The State of Delaware is represented by Cams Fortune, Headmaster, and Powerful Toy.

Ponder and Valley Victor are at home in Kentucky while Coventry and Cheyenne Rei hail from Michigan. The Buckeye state offers Feelin Friskie, standing his second season in Ohio.

Red River Hanover has moved to Indiana and this will be his first year in the Midwest while Illinois is represented by Yankee Skyscaper in his second season.

Income raised by The Harness Racing Museum’s annual stallion auction, over $315,000 since 1999, supports the Museum’s General Operating Fund. It helps to ensure quality services, special exhibitions, traveling exhibits, promotional support and educational programming for children and adults. Our efforts also help to encourage new owners and fans!

For additional information on the auction, to donate breedings, or to receive a complete list of stallions and conditions for bidding, please contact Joanne Young at (845) 294-6330, development@harnessmuseum.com or visit www.harnessmuseum.com, where updates will also be posted. Bids must be postmarked by Feb. 21, 2009.

Joanne Young, Auction Manager, will be at the Tattersalls Select Mixed Sale at the Meadowlands on Monday, January 19, with additional information. The museum’s gift shop will also be on hand with a selection of great merchandise for the Standardbred lover.

The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame is located at 240 Main Street in Goshen, New York, and is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thanks to USTA sponsorship, admission is free. For information on the museum, special events and other educational programs the museum offers, please call (845) 294-6333 or visit www.harnessmuseum.com.