Harness: Cattlewash's 2027 Stud Book opens with fee holding steady

The Cattlewash Syndicate and Tara Hills Stud are pleased to announce that the 2027 breeding book is now open for Cattlewash, with his stud fee remaining unchanged at USD $10,000.

The announcement was made by David Heffering, manager of the Cattlewash Syndicate and owner of Tara Hills Stud in Port Perry, Ontario, where the stallion stands.

Despite Cattlewash’s extraordinary success as a sire, and expectations among many breeders that his fee would increase for 2027, Heffering explained that the syndicate’s decision reflects its recognition of the economic challenges currently confronting Ontario breeders.

“Given Cattlewash’s success, we certainly understand why breeders might have anticipated an increase in his stud fee,” said Heffering. “However, we recognize the financial pressures facing many Ontario breeders, and we believe it is important to support the people who have helped make Cattlewash such a success. We want breeders to continue having the opportunity to breed to a stallion of his caliber at a reasonable fee.”

An Outstanding Production Record

Cattlewash has quickly established himself as one of North America’s most productive young pacing sires and a dominant force in the Ontario Sires Stakes program, where he leads all Ontario stallions.

According to Standardbred Canada’s TrackIT statistics, Cattlewash’s offspring have accumulated more than $18 million in career earnings, with 180 individual race winners and 40 performers earning $100,000 or more.

His production record is particularly impressive for its depth and consistency. Of 291 offspring eligible to race, 228 have become starters, representing 78.4%, while 180 have become race winners — an exceptional 78.9% of his starters.

His offspring have also demonstrated remarkable speed, with 118 performers recording times of 1:55 or faster, 75 achieving 1:53 or faster, and 16 recording miles of 1:50 or faster.

Cattlewash has produced 15 performers with earnings exceeding $250,000, four with earnings exceeding $500,000, two exceeding $750,000, and one millionaire.

The average earnings of his starters now exceed $79,000, further demonstrating the consistency and quality of his offspring.

Beau Jangles Makes Standardbred History

The remarkable success of Cattlewash as a sire received international attention on November 6 when his outstanding son Beau Jangles, the 2025 Horse of the Year in both Canada and the United States, sold for $3.7 million at the Standardbred Horse Sale in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Purchased by New Zealand bloodstock agent John Curtin, Beau Jangles became the highest-priced Standardbred ever sold at public auction, doubling the previous record of $1.85 million established in 2024.

The son of Cattlewash and Mrs Major Hill enjoyed an undefeated 12-race campaign as a two-year-old, including victories in the Breeders Crown and Metro Pace, and has continued to distinguish himself among the sport’s premier performers.

The historic transaction underscored not only the extraordinary racing accomplishments of Beau Jangles but also the growing commercial recognition of Cattlewash as a sire capable of producing horses of exceptional quality and value.

A Commitment to Ontario Breeders

With his offspring continuing to excel on the racetrack and in the sales ring, Cattlewash’s reputation as a leading sire continues to grow.

The decision to maintain his 2027 stud fee at $10,000 reflects the syndicate’s commitment to the Ontario breeding industry and its desire to make this outstanding young stallion accessible to breeders despite the financial challenges facing the industry.

Cattlewash, a son of Somebeachsomewhere from Road Bet, by Bettors Delight, stands at Tara Hills Stud in Port Perry, Ontario.

Breeders interested in obtaining an application for a 2027 breeding to Cattlewash may contact the syndicate’s primary shareholder, Bill Donovan, by email at wjdonovanracing@gmail.com or by calling Tara Hills at 905-985-7770.

-release (Tara Hills Stud)