Harness: McWicked, Stag Party to Winbak Farm of Ontario
Winbak Farm of Ontario is proud to announce that McWicked, p, 2, 1:52f; 3, 1:47 3/5f; 1:46 2/5 -'18 ($5,103,271), and Stag Party, have joined the lineup for 2020.
“We are very excited to stand a great war horse like McWicked,” said Garrett Bell, Winbak Farm General Manager. “I want to thank Mr. James and Casie Coleman for the opportunity.”
“Stag Party is a familiar name in Ontario that has the pedigree and record to make him a strong contender in the Ontario breeding program,” said Pat Woods, WInbak Farm of Ontario Manager.
McWicked was voted the 2018 USHWA Dan Patch and 2018 O’Brien Horse of the Year and 2018 Aged Pacer of the Year. At 7, he was the oldest horse to ever win Horse of the Year honors from USHWA.
“McWicked’s accomplishments on the track are immeasurable and we look forward to seeing what his offspring will achieve,” said Woods. “He showed endurance and great strength by winning races from 2 through 8.”
He retires as the richest pacing stallion ever and is second behind Foiled Again on the all time earnings list for pacers.
“McWicked gave it 110 percent everyone he got behind the gate,” said Casie Coleman, trainer. “He was first over more than any horse I have ever seen and raced strong up until the end of his career at 8 years old.”
In 2018, he was the oldest horse in 43 years to top the leading money earners list in North America.
“McWicked was one of the most intelligent horses I’ve ever sat behind,” said Brian Sears, driver. “He was very smart and all business.”
The champion grew a large fan base across North America as he raced competitively against the best of his division.
“McWicked was impressive on any size track and had perfect manners,” said Coleman. “He had a great gait and was smart and classy.”
In 2019, McWicked achieved his third season of earning a million dollars or more.
“He has all the make-up of being a top stallion; speed at every age he raced, $5,000,000 in earnings, toughness, soundness, and conformation,” said Woods “Year in and year out, this horse was a winner and he won 40 races against North America’s best.”
At 2, McWicked won 2 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes divisions and was second in the Historic Series division, Keystone Classic Stakes division, Matron Stakes elimination and 2 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes divisions.
In 2014, McWicked was both the USHWA and O’Brien Award Winner for 3-Year-Old Colt Pacer of the Year.
At 3, McWicked won the Adios Stakes elimination, Breeders Crown Final, Delvin Miller Adios Stakes Final, Max Hempt Memorial elimination and Final, North America Cup elimination, Progress Pace elimination, 2 Pennsylvania Sire Stakes divisions and Pennsylvania Sire Stakes Championship Final. He was second in the Breeders Crown elimination, Carl Milstein Memorial Final, Pennsylvania Sire Stakes division and Somebeachsomewhere Stakes elimination. At 4, McWicked was second in the Allerage Farm Stakes.
“Mcwicked is a big, strong horse that has a huge back end and shoulder,” said Coleman. “He has a long gait and wore no boots.”
From 5 to 8, McWicked won the Allerage Farms twice, Ben Franklin elimination and Final, Breeders Crown Final, Canadian Pacing Derby Final, Dan Rooney Invitational division twice, George Morton Levy Series leg, Jim Ewart Memorial twice, Joe Gerrity Jr Memorial division, Mohawk Gold Cup, TVG Open Final, and William R. Haughton Memorial division. He was second in the Allerage Farms, Ben Franklin Final, Breeders Crown elimination and Final, Dan Patch Stakes division, Dayton Pacing Derby division, 2 George Morton Levy Series legs, Hoosier Park Pacing Derby, Mohawk Gold Cup, Sam McKee Memorial and TVG-Open Final.
“I won 2 Breeders Crowns with McWicked,” said Sears. “He was all business and a game racehorse that was great gaited.”
McWicked was able to win on every size track during his career.
“McWicked as the perfect size and had everything one could ask for,” said Sears. “He had great conformation.”
McWicked is expected to cross well with several leading bloodlines.
“The best part about McWicked is that with him being a son of Mcardle, he will cross well with most of the best and most popular broodmare bloodlines,” said Woods.
The connections of McWicked highly anticipate 2021 when his first commercial crop will hit the ground.
“I will always be appreciative of how smart McWicked is,” said Sears. “I hope his potential offspring get his intelligence.”
McWicked will soon arrive to Winbak Farm of Ontario. He will stand his first season for $6,500 Canadian.
“We would like to thank Mr. James for allowing us to stand McWicked. McWicked is the kind of horse you dream about adding to a stallion lineup,” said Woods. “There is no doubt in my mind that McWicked will have a huge impact on the Ontario breeding and racing programs.”
Limited syndication opportunities are available. Please call Winbak Farm of Ontario at 905.838.2145 or email pat.woods@winbakfarm.com.
Stag Party staying home in Ontario
Stag Party, p, 2, 1:50 4/5s -'18 ($952,395), was the 2018 O’Brien Award Winner for 2-year-old pacing colts.
“Stag Party is a gorgeous Bettor’s Delight colt that has very good size,” said Casie Coleman, Trainer. “He sold for $125,000 as a yearling at Harrisburg and he was the third highest Bettor’s Delight colt sold in 2017.”
Stag Party’s 2nd dam is Economic Clout, p, 3, T1:51 1/5 ($369,247). Stag Party’s dam is a full-sister to Twist N Clout, p, 2, 1:53 2/5 ($564,484).
“This colt is very, very well bred,” said Coleman. “He is smart with the perfect gait.”
At 2, Stag Party won the Metro Pace elimination and Final. He won the elimination in 1:51 and the Final in his lifetime best of 1:50 4/5.
“Stag Party going first over in the Metro Pace and then winning by pulling away by 4 lengths was unheard of,” said Coleman.
He also won a Nassagaweya Stakes division and 2 Ontario Sire Stakes Gold legs.
“He was great on any size track,” said Coleman. “His 1:52 3/5 mile to win the Ontario Sire Stakes Gold leg at Grand River at 2 was unheard of.”
Stag Party competed and won against the best of his crop including Bettor’s Wish, Semi Tough and Shake That House.
“He came to his speed very early at 2,” said David Miller, driver. “He was a very fast and handy horse.”
Stag Party will stand for $4,000 CAD or $3,000 US. Please call Pat Woods at 905.838.2145 or email him at pat.woods@winbakfarm.com for booking information.
“Stag Party had the speed needed to make money,” said Woods “As a Bettor’s Delight, his offspring should perform well, I am confident they will be tough racehorses.”
Interested parties, can visit www.winbakfarm.com for more information on Stag Party.
“When I first watched Stag Party race I was very impressed and I thought he was the whole package,” said Eric Cherry, co-owner. “The fact that he earned $950,000 proved that is true. I will be breeding nice mares to him and I’m looking forward to seeing his first crop on the track.”
The Bank moves to Ontario
Winbak Farm of Ontario is proud to announce that Breeders Crown Winner, The Bank, will be joining the stallion lineup for 2020.
“Winbak Farm is proud to have The Bank join our 2020 Ontario stallion lineup,” said Woods. “We believe he could be a major trotting force in North America.”
The Bank, 2, 1:53 4/5; 3, 1:50 4/5 ($1,214,895), was a stakes winner at 2 and 3. He is the son of Millionaires, Donato Hanover and Lantern Kronos. Lantern Kronos was the USHWA Dan Patch and O’Brien Award Winner for Three-Year-Old Trotting Filly of 2008.
At 2, he won the Bluegrass Stakes and Pennsylvania All Stars. He was second in a Breeders Crown elimination and Kindergarten Series leg.
At 3, The Bank won the Breeders Crown Final, American National Stakes, Stanley Dancer Trot and Pennsylvania Sire Stakes leg and Final. He was second in the Colonial Trot Final, Goodtimes Trot elimination and Final, Bluegrass Stakes, Hambletonian Stakes elimination and Canadian Trotting Classic elimination.
The Bank previously stood at stud in Sweden. His oldest crop is now 2. There were 88 in his first crop.
“The Bank will provide a good outcross for most trotting mares,” said Woods.
The Bank will be standing at Winbak Farm of Ontario for $5,000 CAD. There will be limited syndicate shares available.
For more information on The Bank, please call Pat Woods at 905.838.2145 or email him at pat.woods@winbakfarm.com. Visit www.winbakfarm.com for more information on Winbak Farm’s 2020 stallion lineup.
-edited release (Winbak Farm)