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Winbak Farm announces 2025 stallion roster

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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 […]

USA

Fundraiser being held for family of Makayla Laverty

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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 […]

Canada

Artspeak moves to P.E.I.

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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, […]

USA

Winbak adds Getitoffyourchest

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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 […]

USA

E L Platinum to Winbak of Delaware

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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 […]

USA

Winbak selling seven weanlings

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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 […]

USA

Winbak Farm adds Thunderously to lineup

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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.” […]

USA

Giant Hit euthanized at age 32

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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 […]

USA

Seven Winbak weanlings to be auctioned

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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 […]

USA

Roddy's Bags Again retired from stud

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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 […]

USA

Southwind Tyrion to stand at Winbak Farm of New York

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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, […]

USA

Tattoo Artist moving to Winbak Farm of Canada

By Elizabeth Cheesman ·

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 […]

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