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Winbak Farm is proud to announce that they have partnered with the existing ownership of O’Brien Award Winner, Nijinsky. “Nijinsky is an extremely fast horse that refuses to lose,” said Casie Coleman, “He never gives up and goes to every dance and is always in the hunt.” Nijinsky led all horses for earnings in North […]
Winbak Farm is saddened to report the passing of Thong, p, 2, 1:53.3s; 3, 1:50.2 ($705,185). Thong died from foaling complications on February 24th. She was 20 years old. “Thong was a talented racehorse and a productive broodmare,” said Jack Burke, General Manager. “She also had a sweet personality and was a great mare to be around.” […]
Winbak Farm is sad to announce the passing of UF Dragon’s Queen, p, 2, Q1:53.3s; 3, 1:50.3f ($774,964). She was humanely euthanized due to a broken pelvis. “Sadly, Winbak Farm was only able to be home to UF Dragons Queen for a short time since she was purchased in July of 2024,” said Jack Burke, Winbak Farm […]
Winbak Farm is proud to present the 2025 Stallion Roster. The farm is standing stallions in Delaware, Maryland, New York, Ontario, Pennsylvania and Prince Edward Island for the upcoming breeding season. Winbak Farm is introducing 6 new stallions to the lineup! 2025 Winbak Farm Lineup Winbak Farm of New York is proud to introduce Southwind […]
Makayla Laverty was killed over the weekend in a tragic car accident. She played an active role in the harness racing industry and many knew her for her infectious smile. There are multiple fundraising efforts going on for her family to help cover funeral costs. Donations are being accepted at this link. There will also […]
Winbak Farm has announced that Artspeak p, 2, 1:50.2; 3, 1:47.4 ($1,625,869), will stand at Kingsmen Equine in Milton, Prince Edward Island. “We believe that Artspeak should be a great option for maritime breeders,” said Pat Woods, Winbak Farm of Canada Manager. “We are excited to work with Kingsmen Equine, by having them stand Artspeak, […]
Winbak Farm of Maryland is proud to announce the addition of Getitoffyourchest, p, 2, 1:56.3h; 3, 1:54.3h; 1:49.2f ($216,565), to the 2025 harness racing stallion lineup. “Getitoffyourchest has a great temperament, is fast to learn and good-gaited with great conformation,” said David Banks, Owner. “He showed great gate speed with multiple first quarters in 25 […]
Winbak Farm of Delaware is proud to welcome E L Platinum, 3, 1:53.4 ($29,760), in 2025. “E L Platinum is a correct and outstanding looking individual with a royal pedigree,” said owner, Sonja Booth. “He’s a full-brother to proven stallions, EL Ideal and E L Titan.” E L Platinum is a full-brother to Bluegrass Stakes […]
On December 13-16, Winbak Farm will be selling seven harness racing weanlings on ongait.com. The weanlings will be posted on Friday and sell on Monday. For the direct link, click here. The weanlings are sired by stallions that are proven sires of stakes winners. The weanlings can be made eligible to lucrative stakes programs in […]
Winbak Farm of Delaware is excited to announce that Thunderously (Walner), 2, 1:57.2s; BT1:56.1s-’24 ($33,427), will be standing his introductory season in Delaware in 2025. “Thunderously has the pedigree and conformation to make him a great choice for Delaware breeders,” said Joe Thomson, Winbak Farm Owners. “He should be a great cross for many mares.” […]
Giant Hit, 2, 1:58; 3, 1:54.2 ($646,650), passed away on November 27th. The retired harness racing stallion was residing at Winbak Farm of Delaware. He was euthanized due to age-related issues at 32 years old. Giant Hit was bred by White Horse Farms (formerly co-owned by Winbak Farm’s owner, Joe Thomson). “We are proud to have […]
Winbak Farm will be offering 7 pacing weanlings with stakes-winning harness racing pedigrees on onGait.com starting Friday, December 6th. The listings will close on Monday, December 9th. In 2024, Winbak Farm winners have earned $19,765,186 and won 1,962 races. Winbak Farm was the leading breeder in Delaware and Ontario. The weanlings are sired by stallions […]
Winbak Farm has announced the retirement of harness racing Roddy’s Bags Again, p, 2,1:54.3; 3, 1:50.2f; 1:48.4 ($705,175). “Roddy’s Bags Again was a fast racehorse who we thought would be a great fit for the Delaware program and he exceeded our expectations,” said Joe Thomson, Winbak Farm Owner. “He sired many Delaware Champions and his […]
Winbak Farm of New York is proud to welcome Southwind Tyrion, 2, 1:51.1; 1:49.2 -’24 ($1,127,865), to its 2025 harness racing stallion lineup. “Tyrion stood out as a yearling because he had a great pedigree, great video and perfect conformation,” said Ake Svanstedt. “He is very good-gaited horse.” Southwind Tyrion, a son of Muscle Hill, […]
Winbak Farm of Canada and the Tattoo Artist Syndicate are proud to announce that O’Brien Award Winner, Tattoo Artist, p, 2, 1:52s; 3, 1:48.2s; 1:47.1s ($3,272,258), will be standing in Ontario in 2024. “Tattoo Artist always gave it his all and he didn’t have to be prompted,” said Eric Cherry, owner. “He knew what to do and didn’t […]
Elizabeth Cheesman exudes enthusiasm for the harness racing industry. The 37-year-old Freemont, Ohio native, while having serious ties to the Buckeye State, morphed from caretaker and college student into Winbak Farms PR and Marketing Manager, a position she has held since early 2011. Elizabeth, soft-spoken and demure, has the passion for her position that most […]
Winbak Farm is saddened by the loss of Holy Guacamolie, 3, 1:54.2s; 1:52.3 ($220,581). He was a retired harness racing stallion residing at Winbak Farm of Maryland. He passed on June 11th, 2024, at the age of 24. “Holy Guacamolie was bred by Winbak Farm and raced in partnership with our good business friends, Carl […]
Harness racing’s Winbak Farm of Maryland and Winbak Farm of Canada have welcomed their first foals of 2024. On Wednesday, January 10th, Winbak Farm of Canada’s first foal, the Cattlewash-Hope For Paddy filly, was born at 10:15 pm. Hope For Paddy, p, 2, 1:59.2f; 1:52.1s; 1:50.1s ($572,177), was a 35x Winner. On Saturday, January 13th, Winbak Farm of Maryland […]
Winbak Farm is excited to announce that it will be joining the London Classic Yearling Sale in 2023. “Winbak Farm is proud to be a part of the 2023 London Classic Yearling Sale and look forward to working with Greg Blanchard and his team,” said Joe Thomson, Winbak Farm Owner. “We have decided to reunite […]
Winbak Farm is sad to announce the passing of harness racing O’Brien Award Winner, Rustler Hanover (Western Hanover), p, 2, 1:52.3; 3,1:51 ($971,638). The 27-year-old passed away on November 29th. “Rustler Hanover will be missed by the Winbak Farm team,” said Jack Burke, General Manager. “He had been retired from breeding for a few years […]
Winbak Farm is sad to announce the passing of 2009 USHWA Trotting Broodmare of the Year, Yankee Blondie. The 26-year-old was euthanized on Wednesday, April 6th, due to complications from colic. “We are heartbroken over the loss of Yankee Blondie”, said Jack Burke, General Manager. “She may have lived until the age of 26 but […]
The Ontario Select Yearling Sale will be held on Sunday, September 25th at Winbak Farm of Canada. “Due to the sale’s success in 2020 and 2021, we decided that Winbak Farm will host the Ontario Select Yearling Sale for the third consecutive year,” said Jack Burke, Winbak Farm General Manager. “This date was chosen so […]
Winbak Farm is sad to announce the passing of the harness racing mare Mood Indigo, p, 2, 1:57.1f; 3, 1:57f; 1:53 ($134,517). The 32-year-old was euthanized on Tuesday, February 22nd, after suffering from side-effects of colic. At 2, Mood Indigo won the Circuit QC Plus and Serie Perfecta at Blue Bonnets. She was second in […]
Winbak Farm of Delaware will be standing the pacer Sports Column for the 2022 breeding season. “Sports Column is a striking individual,” said Jack Burke of Winbak Farm. “He has been a barn favorite in the Blake Macintosh barn for many years because of his intelligence and he is the perfect example of ‘tall, dark […]
