Harness: Winbak Farm partners in Nijinsky

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 America in 2024 with a notable 11 victories from 17 starts including being nine-for-nine in Canada. His wins included the C$1 million North America Cup, $250,000 Monument Circle, C$167,000 Simcoe Stakes, C$83,000 Somebeachsomewhere Stakes, multiple Ontario Sire Stakes and the C$300,000 Super Final. He was second in the Meadowlands Pace, Breeders Crown and Progress Pace.

“When the opportunity arose to purchase part of Nijinsky, we jumped at the chance,” said Joe Thomson, Winbak Farm Owner. “We look forward to him racing in the biggest races in 2025 and to eventually standing him at stud at Winbak Farm.”

Nijinsky shares a name with a notable Thoroughbred. The legendary Nijinsky was bred by E.P Taylor at his Windfields Farm in Ontario. E.P Taylor was also the former owner of what is now Winbak Farm of Maryland (Windfields is where the ‘Win’ in Winbak originates). He was from the second crop of foals sired by Kentucky Derby Winner, Northern Dancer, who stood part of his career in Maryland at Windfields Farm.

“It is an amazing feeling to work at a farm that is steeped in horse racing history,” said Jack Burke, Winbak Farm General Manager. “This farm has produced champions in two industries, and we look forward to Nijinsky siring his own champions one day.”

Nijinsky is sired by one of Winbak’s greatest graduates, Bettor’s Delight. The superior stallion has produced winners across the globe and has sired 44 millionaires in North America.

“Nijinksy, the Thoroughbred, was a prolific racehorse and his dam, Flaming Page, is buried in the cemetery of champions at Winbak Farm of Maryland,” said Thomson. “I think it was fate that we got to buy into a great horse named Nijinsky since we have been sharing his story since we bought the farm.”

Bettor’s Delight formerly stood at Winbak Farm of Canada before being semi-retired to the southern hemisphere.

“I hope Nijinsky has a successful season in an open division that looks to have many strong contenders,” said Burke. “More details about Nijinsky standing at stud will be available in coming months.”

The Winbak Farm team is grateful for the opportunity to be partners on Nijinsky.

“Thank you to Casie Coleman, Mark Dumain, John Fielding, Ross Warriner and the rest of the connections of Nijinsky,” said Thomson. “We are excited to see him continue to excel under the guidance of his trainer, Anthony Beaton.”

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Nijinsky made his first 2025 appearance on the track on Monday (April 28) and finished third while never asked during the stretch. He was 4 ½ lengths back of the winner in a 1:52 2/5 mile.]

-edited release (Winbak Farm)