East Bernstadt, KY – Southwind Chrome 4,1:50.1 has been acquired by a prominent group of breeders, trainers and drivers and will be moving to Indiana in 2027. The world champion son of Chapter Seven has been standing at Walker Standardbreds in Illinois, where he has been nothing short of dominant.
With two small crops of racing age, his 3-year-olds include Buckette and Dygert winning Pony Chrome 3,1:52.2 ($185,282) and the multiple-stakes-winning Go Go Go Chrome 3,1:53.3 ($157,648). Southwind Chrome’s most recent freshman crop was led by the undefeated colt The Monster 2,1:53.3 ($80,339). With just 95 foals of racing age, Southwind Chrome has sired with winners $1,142,149 in his first two crops racing with limited opportunities in Illinois.
The group that has purchased Southwind Chrome includes leading trainer Erv Miller and several of his partners, as well as driver Marcus Miller. Trainer Erv Miller had this to say about the stallion: “Southwind Chrome has produced the kind of 2-year-olds I like to train. They have good attitudes, early speed and don’t need the perfect trip to win! He definitely will be a big addition to the Indiana program.” Driver Marcus Miller, who has driven his fair share of winners added, “Southwind Chrome’s are the kind of horse a driver looks forward to. They are nice to handle, good gaited and fast. But most importantly, they try. I am super excited to see what he can do in Indiana.”
The ownership group also includes Indiana breeder Daryl Miller of Lyndar Stables, who stated, “It’s been my dream to be a part of a stallion. I couldn’t be more excited to be part of one that is not only proven, but has the ownership support behind him for years to come.” The syndication will be handled by Jeff and Natasha Fought’s Cornerstone Stock Farm, who also are part of the group that has acquired Southwind Chrome.
“This is a stallion that has been in the works for quite a while now. I wasn’t sure it would ever happen honestly because the Walkers weren’t keen on letting go of this horse, and I can’t blame them. I can’t think of a more perfect fit for Indiana, and to see what the horse has produced in Illinois, when he gets the firepower of Indiana’s trotting mares, the sky is the limit,” added Jeff Fought.
Southwind Chrome will be standing at Premier Acres in Middlebury, Indiana for a fee of $6,000. A limited number of syndicate shares will be available for purchase with some very favorable terms for investors. Those interested should contact Jeff Fought at 260-463-1649 or by email at jeff.fought@cornerstonestockfarm.com.