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TORONTO, April 29, 2025 – Once a week, throughout the Mohawk racing season, Woodbine will profile a horse who has had a life-changing impact on one of their closest connections. This week, trainer Dave Menary, who earned his 1,000th career victory on Apr. 11 at Mohawk, and the horse deemed ‘harness racing’s bargain of the century,’ […]
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 of Maryland was proud to welcome the first Beach Glass foal on January 28. Beach Glass, p, 3, 1:47.2 ($1,189,416), won the Meadowlands Pace Final, Max C Hempt Final and Progress Pace Final. He competed and won against Bythemissal, Fourever Boy and Pebble Beach. The filly is the third foal from Grip N […]
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 […]
Winbak Farm of Delaware is thrilled to announce the addition of Molotov Cocktail, 2, 1:56; 3, 1:52.2 ($428,902), to the harness racing stallion roster. “Molotov Cocktail has excellent conformation and is one of the gamest horses I have ever owned,” said Richard Gutnick, Owner. “I have owned both Chapter Seven and Market Share and I […]
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, […]
For the 10th time in the past 12 years, Ontario harness racing juggernaut Winbak Farm claimed top breeder honors in the Ontario Sires Stakes program. The renowned North American breeding operation saw its 2024 class of OSS competitors pace the field with $1,250,658 banked across a combined 216 starts. “We take great pride in it,” […]
Winbak Farm has been the #1 Breeder in Delaware since 2004. In 2024, Winbak Farm is proud to offer first crop yearlings from Battle Of Waterloo Winner, Sports Column, p, 2, 1:52.1s; 3, 1:50.1s; 1:49.1s ($550,644), and Yonkers Trot Winner, Top Flight Angel, 2, 1:58.1h; 3, 1:54.3h; 1:52.3f ($993,615). In addition, this is the first […]
In 2024, Winbak Farm graduates have won 1,746 races and $17,858,511. Wins by Winbak Farm graduates in 2024 include the Aria Invitational (Desperate Man), Canadian Trotting Classic (Amazing Catch), Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund Final (Curtsyforpurrseco), Eternal Camnation (Perfectly Chic), Gold Cup and Saucer (Covered Bridge), and New York Sire Stakes Final (Courts On Fire). Winbak […]
Badlands Hanover, p, 2, 1:50z ($754,772), has been retired from standing at Winbak Farm of Delaware. “Badlands Hanover is one of my favorite stallions that we have ever stood,” said Joe Thomson, Winbak Farm Owner. “His offspring won many stakes and helped pay the bills for many.” The World Champion son of Western Hanover is […]
Winbak Farm will offering up 50+ yearlings at today’s London Classic Yearling Sale. Hip numbers 1-130 will be offered today beginning at noon, and Hip numbers 131-262 will be offered tomorrow afternoon (Oct. 16) at noon. Here are a few to keep an eye on: YACHT CLUB (#16) ~ this bay colt by Trixton 3, […]
Winbak Farm graduates have earned over $450.3 Million since 1998 and won 47,180 races. In 2024, Winbak Farm graduates include 2024 New York Sire Stakes Champion, Courts On Fire, 2024 Eternal Camnation Winner, Perfectly Chic, 2024 Gold Cup & Saucer Winner, Covered Bridge, 2024 Aria Invitational Winner, Desperate Man, and many more outstanding harness racing […]
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 […]
Winbak Farm is excited to present the 2024 Stallion Roster. The farm is standing harness racing stallions in Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Ontario and Pennsylvania for the upcoming breeding season. Beach Glass, p, 2, 1:51.1s, 3, 1:47.2 -’22 ($1,189,416), stands his first season in 2024 at Winbak Farm of Canada. The last great son of Somebeachsomewhere […]
