BARBARA’S SPIRIT, 15.2 – 3 h bay filly

This cute filly greatly enjoyed the scritches and attention from our volunteers, and her trainer affirmed that she is a complete sweetheart. She reports that Barbara’s Spirit is an easy keeper who is a very good girl to handle and work with, good for the farrier, “good for anything you do with her,” as her trainer said. But what Barbara is not good at is racing — she has ten starts with nothing better than a single third place finish to show for it. While racing may not be her strong suit, she has unlimited potential for a new career! We admired Barbara’s cute face, her compact and balanced build, and strong shoulder. We saw her just a couple of days after she had raced, and our observation was that she was a bit tight behind — something that many horses experience after racing on the hard dirt track at Finger Lakes.  As Barbara jogged politely for her handler, the tightness eased, and she showed good push from behind and a nice trot with a light spring to it. Her trainer told us that Barbara’s Spirit is sound and has no history of any injuries. Barbara’s Spirit is by Mor Spirit, who is from the Giant’s Causeway sire line and out of a mare from the Dixie Union/Dixieland Band sire line.  Barbara’s Spirit’s dam also brings in very desirable sport horse lines. She is sired by Yes It’s True who is from Raja Baba/Bold Ruler and Clever Trick/Icecapade lines. Her female family is from Deputy Minister lines. This lovely filly presents a great opportunity to get a very nice young horse at and end of the racing season at a bargain price.

Price:  $2,000 negotiable

Contact: Tammi Lord  585-736-0769 (text preferred)

Racing record:  https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10738131&registry=T

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/barbaras+spirit

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BOWING SNOWMAN, 2018 17+h bay gelding

This stunning huge guy is, in our humble opinion, one of the nicest horses we have listed this year — gorgeous, beautifully put together and balanced for his size, super kind and ammy friendly, a very good mover, solid boned, sound and clean legged, great sport horse pedigree by Laoban from the Uncle Mo line, and he is offered at a very enticing price that makes getting him a no brainer. Bowing Snowman’s owner/trainer says that this is “the nicest, kindest horse I have ever had” — and the trainer is an old timer who has had a lot of horses over the years, so this is high praise indeed.  The trainer also reports that in the 3+ years he has had his beloved Bowing Snowman, the horse has always been very sound and has never had any physical issues or any sort. He also has no vices — unless you consider how he has perfected the art of begging for carrots and apples a vice! If you are the lucky person who gets this horse, be prepared to have lots of treats on hand!  Bowing Snowman has been a good consistent racehorse — indeed last year he won so many races that he was voted claiming horse of the year at Finger Lakes. But this year he hasn’t won, and is telling his trainer that he would rather move on to a new career. Bowing Snowman showed very good movement for his jog video, with a big strided walk and a lofty trot with good push from behind and nice reach from the shoulders.  In the first jog video linked below, he is being handled by the trainer’s son. Before the son handled him, the trainer himself, who cannot go at more than a slow shuffle, jogged Bowing Snowman, and to underscore what a kind polite horse this is, big Bowing Snowman politely adjusted his pace and collected himself to slowly stay right alongside his trainer; in the process he showed impressive collection and loft, which left us thinking he could do quite well in the dressage arena. You can see this in the second jog video linked below.  We also had a chance to talk with someone who has galloped Bowing Snowman in the mornings, and we were told that he is a great horse, a gentleman to ride. Bowing Snowman is by Laoban, a son of the great Uncle Mo. Laoban is rapidly becoming known in the sport horse world for siring big leggy very ammy friendly kind horses with great brains, good movement, and jumping ability. Bowing Snowman’s dam, Wild and Windblown, is by Broken Vow, who is by Unbridled, and out of a mare by Deputy Minister — both coveted sport horse sires.  Other notable good sport horse sires in his pedigree include Speightstown, Gone West, Nijinsky, Fappiano, Pleasant Colony.  We expect this big guy will be very popular, so if you are seriously interested act fast!

Price: $2,000

Contact: Tom or Linda Muller 585-329-9082 (text preferred)

Racing record:  https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10446749&registry=T

Pedigree:  https://www.pedigreequery.com/bowing+snowman

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C C ROULETTE, 2022 16.1h dk bay filly

CC Roulette is proof that “you don’t need a lot of chrome to be fancy”. Although CC is a lovely solid dark bay, she is certainly anything but plain! We met this perfect lady while she was standing quietly in her stall being brushed. We immediately fell in love with her sweet, feminine face and soft, kind eye (and adorable ears). She patiently waited as we chatted to get a little bit of her history- with published works and two starts she is RRP Makeover eligible in 2025 (or, since she’s only two, you could even let her have a year off to mature/ finish growing and under the current rules, you’d still be eligible to compete in 2026). Since she hadn’t shown any huge racing talent, she’s just been ‘sitting around’ for a bit prior to being shipped to Finger Lakes, arriving shortly before we saw her. Her connections have not had her in the barn for long, but have not noticed any stable vices or issues and she has always been well-mannered and pleasant. That’s exactly what we observed. Although it was a chilly and gusty day, this young lady stood politely for her photos and was generally quite sensible during her jog video. Yes, although she’s shiny and pretty, this girl is also built! Big, nicely uphill, and solidly put together- especially considering that she’s only a two-year-old filly. She has a long sloping shoulder, has great depth through the heartgirth with her body blending smoothly into very powerful hindquarters. Deep and solid, she appears to be straight and square and even. We observed good feet and watched her jog barefoot on pavement, moving freely through her shoulders and displaying lofty, springy, rhythmic, and fluid movement that left our dressage volunteers drooling. Although her pictures and video are impressive, she’s even nicer in person! She is by Connect (noted for producing horses with lofty, gorgeous movement) and out of a Magician mare with Sadler Wells and Danzig appearing on her distaff side. She is a big, lovely, sensible, posh young filly that would excel in any direction that a very lucky person might want to take her.

Price: $2000 neg.

Contact: Dana Saul 315-871-9383 (text preferred)

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=11133241&registry=T

Pefigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/c+c+roulette

PEACEFUL PERSUASION, 2021 16h bay gelding

While we can all use more peaceful persuasion these days, we don’t think people looking for a great sport horse prospect should need any persuading that this handsome chunky young guy is a terrific prospect to consider!  His sire Peace and Justice (by War Front out of a Smart Strike mare) has already sired several horses succeeding in eventing and in show hunter careers. His dam is by Friends Lake, a son of AP Indy out of a mare from the Spend a Buck/Buckpasser line, who has been a popular stallion for show hunter and eventing breeders looking to cross that Thoroughbred athleticism, intelligence, work ethic, heart and elegance with warmblood mares. Peacefulpersuasion is lightly raced, with 11 starts and 1 win. His win came earlier this year at a track with a lower level of competition, and since moving to Finger Lakes and having to face other winners, he has not been as competitive. His owner/trainer has realized that racing is not his best career, so she would like to move him on to a new career where he can excel.  She says that he is very good to handle, has no bad habits or vices, stands well for the farrier and vet, and that he is sound with no issues that she is aware of. She gallops him and describes him as a horse who likes to work and can get strong, although he isn’t naughty at all. She recommends an experienced rider because he is young and likes to gallop strongly — but this is the trait that translates well to cross county, eventing, and jumping He has a solid compact and powerful build, with a strong hind end with good hip angles that just looks like it will push off powerfully for big jumps. He jogged politely and quietly, with an even light step that showed that good push from behind that one would expect given his hind end, and a nice toe flicking reach from his shoulder. This still growing handsome young horse has unlimited potential for sport horse disciplines, and he certainly has the pedigree to excel in jumping endeavors — and he’s offered at an enticing bargain price.  Why should you need any more persuasion to make him your next eventing or jumping partner?

Price: $2500 

Contact: Tammi Lord  585-736-0769 (Text preferred)

Race record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=11008140&registry=T

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/peacefulpersuasion

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GIRL OF TOSCONOVA, 2016, 16.2+h, bay mare

She’s the proverbial brick house! We did a double-take on this gorgeous mare who could easily pass as a warmblood in the show ring. She’s tall with a big body, “big booty”, is solid, deep, and has nice balance and proportions. As you might have guessed from her name, she’s by Boys of Toscanova and has the requisite “Boy’s” face (and that forelock!). She also has a lovely, well-developed, arched neck that is nicely set into her long shoulder. Check out the photos noting the width of her chest and hindquarters. She’s a tank- powerful, strong, athletic; solidly and correctly put together. We’re told that she is “a classy, good girl”, great in her stall, with no vices, and lovely to ride. We found her to be sweet, polite, and professional appearing to always have been well-cared for and handled throughout her career. She does have a scar on her LF ankle from an old injury on the walker. Although it never affected her soundness, it healed with some scar tissue giving a thickened appearance which we were told is cosmetic only. As she was already poulticed up for the day, her trainer supplied some additional photos to us afterwards. One of our volunteers (who has her own ‘Boys’ mare) jumped at the chance to get hands on to jog her. Girl was very proper and ladylike, jogging on a very loose lead, politely responsive to her unknown handler even though we all saw a deer frolicking about in the nearby field. Her trainer is downsizing towards retirement and told us that he has recently sold his farm, otherwise he would have kept this lovely girl as a broodmare. Which is an option for you as well, because we can certainly imagine her producing big, beautiful race or sport horses! Girl is by Boys of Toscanova and out of a Crimson Guard mare. Her full sister, “Our Supernova” was a NYRA stakes level mare and graded stakes placed is now a successful broodmare. Girl of Tosconova has been no slouch as a racehorse herself, including at the allowance level, with over $217K in earnings. So, we think she is an exceptional bargain for a classy mare who could be a lovely sport horse or mama (or both)! She entered to run on 11/20 and after that, she is free to start her second (or perhaps even a third as well) career with you!

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/girl+of+tosconova

Queen of Toscanova, 2020 16.1h dark bay filly

When we first glimpsed her beautiful face, there was no mistaking that this lovely filly was a daughter of the late Boys of Toscanova and from the last crop of Boys babies bred in NY/ USA. She is out of a Purim mare with Dynaformer / Roberto lines. Sires from both sides of her pedigree are noted for producing excellent jumpers and sport horses; a big, solid girl like this might also have good potential as a sport horse broodmare. We loved how agreeable and attentive she was, allowing herself to be posed for photos. This filly is very pretty, with a rich velvety dark bay coat. She has a substantial, big-bodied build with a deep heart girth, nice width through the chest and hips, and solid bone. Overall, this sweet girl gave the impression of depth and width while still having pretty and feminine features.

We were told that she is a well-behaved, “good about everything” and a “total sweetheart”. The only thing that might make her grumpy is getting in her way at feeding time! Her trainer, who regularly exercises all of her horses, says that she is delightful to ride and although she has a lot of “good try”, she is definitely more “whoa than a go”. We were told that she does stall walk, but that this usually laid-back girl loves her turnout; her ideal situation would include plenty of outside time. So, she might thrive on a 24/7 turnout situation- or something close to it. We were told that she is a mid-packer in the herd dynamics and gets along well with other horses.

Queen of Toscanova didn’t race until late as a three-year-old; and after her second race, she didn’t seem to have the same push with her hind end. Her connections gave her the winter off, which became nine months off after discovering that the lay-over farm that she had been sent to left all their horses severely under-weight. Through the summer, they slowly brough her back into work where she seemed to be running well. But after her lone start in October, she seems to have aggravated something in her hind end. Rather than attempt to get her back to a point where she can race again (when her speed / personality says she’s not cut out to be a racehorse), her connections would like to find a person who will help her transition to a less intense career where this young, sweet, and substantial mare can truly shine.

Price: $1,500 negotiable to a great home. References required. Current connections would like to receive future updates.

Contact: Tammi Lord (585)736-0769 (text preferred)

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10772395&registry=T

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/queen+of+toscanova

PASTA N POLPETTE, 2021 16.1h grey gelding

Everyone loves pasta and polpette (meatballs), and how much more delectable can they be when served in the form of a young still growing striking grey horse!  This big meatball has shown in his four races this year that he would rather not move fast enough to win — but that preference for a slower even pace will translate well to the show ring! His trainer reports that he is a good horse to handle, gallops politely for his exercise riders, has no vices, and has always been sound, and we observed clean legs. He is still butt high and obviously has more growing to do, but we think once he finishes growing and fills out his lanky frame he will be stunning. Although he was missing a right front shoe, he displayed a big strided long slinky walk, and a very nice trot that shoed tantalizing hints of flat kneed reach from the shoulders— although his trainer’s slow movement did not sufficiently allow Pasta N Polpette to fully show off his own movement. Trust our volunteers’ experienced eyes — sometimes you have to see past the movement limitations of the human to see what the horse can be. Pasta N Polpette has an enticing sport horse pedigree. He is sired by Micromanage, a son of Medaglia D’Oro from the El Prado/Sadler’s Wells line. Micromanage has sired several horses that have gone on to success as eventers, jumpers, and show hunters. And Micromanage himself was retired from stud duty and turned into a sport horse! Pasta N Polpette’s dam is by the great Tapit, from the AP INdy sire line. 

Price: $3500 negotiable

Contact: Julie (the assistant trainer)  315-719-9583 (text preferred)

Racing record:  https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10958703&registry=T

Pedigree:  https://www.pedigreequery.com/pasta+n+polpette

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LUCKY MANNY, 2019 16+h dark bay gelding

Whoever acts quickly to scoop up this adorable barn favorite will be lucky indeed!  Manny is described as a quiet sweetheart who loves his cuddles and treats, and has a lot of personality.  He is reported to be so sensible to ride that they have used him to accompany the youngsters to the track to set an example and keep them settled. We were informed that Manny is sound and has not had any issues, and we observed clean legs.  We got to experience how friendly he is first hand, as he started nuzzling our volunteers while he was being brushed off, asking for — and receiving — hugs and pats.  Manny is a lovely mover, showing a slow light trot with nice rhythm and enticing hits of suspension.  His handler reports that he can stall walk at the track when his neighbors are taken out to go to the races, but that he does not do this on the farm. He has been a good racehorse for his connections, with 4 wins and an additional 7 in the money finishes in 24 starts. He’s won enough that his track connections realize he would have to face tougher competition next year, so they want to let their barn favorite find a new career while he is still young sound and happy.  He is fully eligible for the 2025 RRP. Manny is sired by Alpha, a son of Bernardini who we know has sired horses who are beautiful jumpers and succeeding in new careers as show hunters and eventers. Manny’s dam is by Maclean’s Music, who is by Distorted Humor. It is a rare opportunity to find such a lovely young gelding for such a bargain price, so act fast on this one!

Price: $1,000

Contact:  Jamie Boldt  (585) 943-4298  (text preferred)

Racing record:  https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10622365&registry=T&rbt=TB

Pedigree:  https://www.pedigreequery.com/lucky+manny

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TRIPLE SWEET, 2022,16.1+ bay filly

This girl is a unique shade that we’re describing as a light blood bay- one that will surely help you get noticed in any crowd. Unfortunately, with the overcast day, our photos do not represent how pretty she and her coat color truly are. Triple Sweet started as a fairly promising race prospect but after breaking her maiden, she bruised her left knee. Her connections took precautions and after x-rays, they’ve diligently followed their vet’s recommendation for 6-7 months off of work for her to fully heal (we were told that she’s currently been out of training for about four months now). We were told that she has currently been jogging sound. While she was in serious race training, she was described as having been a very nice, good girl. This is a nice-looking filly who isn’t yet done growing, so she should be very big when she fully matures. She stood reasonably well for her photos and we admired her compact, balanced build. Being a fit, athletic two-year old who has been confined / not in work and then brought outside on a chilly, breezy day, she was feeling ‘up’ and (very understandably) got a little overly enthusiastic during her jog. But after some baby-silliness whoo-hoos, she did manage to pull it back together for her handler. Even though she is missing hind shoes, she displayed a nice overstep to her walk and appeared to have athletic movement during her jog. Triple Sweet is a Big Brown baby out of a Artax mare with Unbridled lines on her distaff side. She’s being offered at a bargain price due to these unique circumstances; references will be required to ensure that her new people will complete the recommended rest period and also have the support / experience to restart a very young Thoroughbred. Additional information can be provided to seriously interested parties. What this means for you? With a little time and turn-out for her to fully heal and finish growing, you could have a lovely, big, very-lightly-raced, athletic filly for a bargain price and a little patience. And that’s certainly a sweet investment!

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/triple+sweet2

STRATEGYFORYOU, 2018, 16.3+h, ch, g.

Are you looking for a flashy big horse with an uphill build and gorgeous floaty movement ? Then your strategy should be to scoop up Strategyforyou! This handsome fellow is a “morning glory”, a horse that has promising morning work-outs that somehow doesn’t translate to race wins. His trainer says that he just “doesn’t want to be a racehorse”. He didn’t arrive at the track until last year, and since he has yet to win in 15 starts, and horses older than six who are still maidens cannot run at Finger Lakes, he is now looking for a new job. We think that job could be in any sport horse discipline but he seems especially suited to eventing given his build, movement, and love of long gallops. His current connections have had him for two years and said that he’s always been sound. We liked his big, solid bone, balanced build, and strong hindquarters- he has the compact balance that makes us think of event horses. This boy has performed better at Presque Isle on the synthetic turf than at the dirt at Finger Lakes and his trainer (who rides all his horses) says that he likes to gallop forever and can get stronger the further he goes, so he is probably best for an experienced OTTB owner. We were told that he’s good to work with on the ground and doesn’t have any vices. We were told that at the track he can be tense, but he’s always sensible; at the farm, he’s a different horse, “super chill,” and loves his turnout. What we observed is that although he came out looking a little tense, he settled nicely, gradually relaxing more and more during our visit. During his jog video, we loved his springy, airy, floaty movement; he looks like a very athletic boy. We think that this gorgeous boy says future superstar event prospect to us! He’s very well bred- by Midshipman and out of a Distorted Humor mare.

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/strategyforyou

BLUE SOLDIER, 2020 17h bay gelding

Looking for a Thoroughbred that channels his inner Labrador puppy? Blue Soldier is a friendly, sweet, playful boy with tons of personality. His current connections have had him since his two-year old year, and it was quite clear to us that they are very fond of this big mooch. We were told that he is good to work around, has no stall vices, and is an excellent shipper. We got to observe some of his attention-grabbing antics, including wagging his tongue for people to play with. We did find this ham to be a little bit of a wiggly challenge to photograph- but only because he kept trying to snuggle with his handler. So, you might have to do a little work on getting better selfies with him!  Blue Soldier is very tall with a slightly narrower build- perfect for a taller rider with a proportionally longer torso that doesn’t want a wider bodied horse. He has nice balance with a long, nicely sloped shoulder and solid underpinning. He does have an osselet, but it is cold and set; we were told that it does not bother him and that he is sound. We were told that he is a ”floaty, gorgeous mover”. And we observed a relaxed, fluid walk with a nice overstep and a light, airy, floaty trot that would shine in a variety of disciplines. He even backed up politely when requested. Overall, he presented a chill, calm demeanor and happily grazed on the grass while we took some notes. Although Blue Soldier has run well at both Saratoga and Presque Isle, he’s not a fan of the harder dirt track found at Finger Lakes. As the race season winds down, his connections think it is time to move this personable youngster along to his new career. And he has been reasonably priced so that they can ensure that he will quickly find a great new home. Will he be your new BFF? Blue Soldier is by the Lieutenant, out of an Arch mare with the In Reality/ Relaunch line. One volunteer who is our pedigree expert provided some interesting insights into Blue Soldier’s pedigree.  His sire, The Lieutenant, is the Triple Crown winner Justify’s half-brother. But unfortunately, the Lieutenant only sired one crop of foals because after he was purchased by and shipped to a stud farm in Peru, he was tragically killed in a terrorist attack within that country. So, this is a rare opportunity to own one of those few precious offspring of the Lieutenant.

Price: $2,000.

Contact: Marisa Monserrate 315-719-9665

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10769944&registry=T&rbt=TB

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/blue+soldier4

 

NORTHUMBERLAND, 2020, 16.3+h, ch, f.

This striking dappled chestnut filly is very tall- we estimate than she might even be 17 hands! And, at only four, she might grow a bit more. She has a bit of flashy chrome to set you apart from the crowd in any show ring (we do love that her hind stockings are “even”) and a distinctive blaze /snip that reminds us of a seahorse. She’s nicely put together with a long, elegant neck and is quite deep through her heartgirth and body. We noted some good-looking feet. We were told that she has a tiny overbite. We’re told that she’s very sweet, loves candy, and is “never mean or mare-ish”, but can have a tad more of an anxious personality (we find that many high achievers- whether horses or people- who want to be people-pleasers are that way) but that this never manifest in any vices. We’re told that she’s great in her stall, “never stupid”, and good to handle. And during our visit, she stood politely and was very attentive and seemed to relax even more once she started moving. Her connections say that she is their favorite in the barn to ride- and we think that speaks volumes! When she’s been off the track, she’s great in turn out; we suspect that she is an even nicer horse off the track with ample turnout. We observed a relaxed forward walk with nice overstep and some classic low “daisy cutter” movement during her jog video. Her trainer said that she has had some body tightness with her recent growth spurts and that they’ve given her chiro and magna wave therapy which she loves. So an occasional spa day may be beneficial for (and certainly much appreciated by) her especially while she finishes growing. She’s lightly raced with only seven starts, but has broken her maiden and moving into tougher competition. If she’s not sold now, she’ll continue racing but we think that she is a lovely young filly could be a great prospect now, finish growing and filling out over the winter, then hit the show ring next spring. Northumberland is by Redesdale, a son of Speightstown out of a Danzig mare, and her dam is by Borrego who is from the El Prado/Sadler Wells lines, out of a Kingmambo dam. These are great sport horse lines!

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/northumberland14

TINTAGEL, 2019, 15.3h, bay mare

If you’re in the market for a super sweet, spoiled princess, then look no farther than Tintagel.  “Gelly” is a barn favorite who great enjoys the affection her connections bestow upon her.  She is reported to have no vices, is easy to work around, and a pleasure to have in the barn.  She stood and posed perfectly for her photo shoot, clearly aware how beautiful she is, and very much liking the attention she was getting from our volunteers.  Gelly is reported to be sound with no previous injuries.  She even recently had a PPE with rads that she passed with flying colors.  These images are available to interested parties. Gelly is a straightforward ride with no funny business.  For her video, she displayed a huge natural overstride at the walk and a lofty, floaty trot that will easily get you noticed in the show ring.  Even with the wind and having just raced, she was relaxed and polite. Gelly’s pedigree is jam packed with desirable sport horse lines.  She is by Editorial, who is by War Front with Arch on the bottom.  Both of these stallions are known to throw babies with good movement and loads if talent.  On the bottom, she is out of a Medallist mare, who is by Touch Gold, known for trainable, amateur friendly babies.  Tintagel is no exception to her breeding, and we can see this lovely girl excelling in just about any discipline!

Price: $3,500 

Contact: Julie Smith (585) 369-5916 (text preferred)

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10627426&registry=T&rbt=TB

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/tintagel15

DEE BO, 2018, 16.2+ h., dk.bay, gelding

We caught our first glimpse of this kind, friendly boy in his stall and as the trainer grabbed a pitchfork to remove fresh manure, Dee Bo politely lifted his foot for the obligatory poop scoop. We were told he’s great to work with and we observed him as polite and very people-focused. He didn’t disappoint as he was brought out for photos either- he’s a true “climb in your pocket” type. His trainer hasn’t had him for long but said that he is rapidly becoming a barn favorite. And we can understand why. Plus, did we mention that he’s very good looking? One volunteer exclaimed, “he’s stupidly stunning!” which sums up our group consensus. This quiet, chill boy is quite striking with his dark coat, handsome face, and kind eye. He’s tall and well-put together with an elegant neck and good proportions. He displayed a relaxed walk with a good overstep. He remained polite and focused, jogging in a flowy, relaxed, and highly responsive manner. He strikes us as an athletic, pretty mover who could perform well in a variety of disciplines. Dee Bo is by Majestic City out of a Super Saver mare with Maria’s Mon and Gone West on his distaff side. As a six-year-old, he’s very well-travelled across NY racetracks and been a successful allowance level horse up to the NYRA level for all his past connections, and remains a useful money maker, so his trainer would “love to keep” and continue to race him, but the owner has other plans. But we think this gorgeous boy is exactly the perfect age to transition to a new career and will prove to be a fun project and amazing sport horse!

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/dee+bo

FLUORESCENT BAY, 2019 16.2h dark bay/black gelding

This stunning black beauty is exactly the big , young, sound, great moving gelding with unlimited sport horse potential and a wonderful sport horse pedigree that everyone says they want! Fluorescent Bay is lightly raced, with only 13 starts, but he has shown no aptitude for racing — but we think he has great potential for a sport horse career. He got a late start to his racing career because he wasn’t given a proper start by the training center that his breeder sent him to when he was 2, and his new connections had to start from scratch when they got him as a three-year-old. His current trainer reports that his naturally kind nature has fully emerged, and that he is now a good horse to handle who has been very straightforward to gallop (he gallops his own horses, so this is first-hand information). Fluorescent Bay started his racing career at the top level NYRA tracks such as Saratoga and Belmont, and while he liked to run long on the turf, he wasn’t competitive enough at this top level racing circuit, so his connections sent him to Finger Lakes earlier this summer. He has shown no affinity for the hard dirt track and sprint-oriented races at Finger Lakes, so his connections realize that while racing may not be his game, he has outstanding aptitude for a new career. He is fully eligible for the 2025 RRP. His trainer reports that he has no vices, has always been sound and has never had any injuries or soundness issues — and we observed nice clean legs. He has good bone, a great sloping shoulder, a regal presence, and a kind eye. He was a well-behaved gentleman for his photo session, agreeably letting his trainer move him around as we requested. When his trainer jogged him for our video, on a long loose lead he kindly went right along with what he was asked and displayed a big swinging walk and a long-strided trot with flat kneed movement and reach from the shoulders. With his great movement we think he could shine in the hunter ring, or in dressage/eventing. While we loved him as an upper level sport horse prospect from our in-person inspection, when we looked up his pedigree our enthusiasm for his sport horse potential was even greater. Fluorescent Bay is sired by Creative Cause, a son of Giant’s Causeway, and both sires are well known for horses who are very good jumpers, have endurance and boldness, and have gone on to great success in eventing, as well as in show hunters and jumpers. His dam is by Wild Again, a son of Icecapade, and out of a mare by Lord at War with Seattle Slew on the dam side. Those who follow TB pedigrees that have done well in jumping disciplines will know that these are excellent sport horse bloodlines, known for stoutness and durability and jumpi and cross country aptitude.

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/fluorescent+bay

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QUINCY MARKET, 2020, 17h, bay gelding

Qunicy Market is the tall, dark, and handsome everyone has been looking for! This regally bred youngster sold for $300,000 as a yearling, and while he didn’t pan out as a racehorse, we sure can see him excelling in many disciplines as a sport horse.  Quincy is reported to have no vices, to be easy to handle on the ground, and good to have in the barn.  He is good to be groomed and tacked.

Under saddle, Quincy is a smooth ride but can be a bit strong and up.  He is very athletic. Both his trainer and the woman who ponies him for the races believe that this guy could definitely use some off time to just be a horse.  Quincy is a very big boy, both tall and with substantial bone.  He is reported to have no old injuries but does have some ankle rounding.  He has raced on these ankles and is reported to be sound.

Qunicy is very well bred for sport.  He is by Ghostzapper, sought after for his trainability and level head, and is out of a Broken Vow mare.  For his jog video he displayed a flat-kneed trot with natural suspension that is sure to get you noticed in just about any arena.  Don’t let this big, good-looking guy pass you by!

Price: $3,500 negotiable

Contact: Eddie Davis  516-567-0669 (text preferred)

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10791286&registry=T&rbt=TB

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/quincy+market

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JOVIO, 2020, 16.1, chestnut filly

This homebred filly is the full, baby sister to two very popular horses previously listed with FLF. The first was Liam’s Majesty who proved to be an amazing eventer, quickly progressing up the levels, and the other is Noah’s Destiny. If you are looking for a potential future eventing superstar, this filly is a great prospect! She may not be quite as big as her older brothers but we’re told that she may be a tad handier, frames up easier, and also has a very lovely way of moving. We can certainly attest to the latter-our dressage volunteers were drooling over her relaxed, fluid movement and a floaty trot which had a nice swing from behind. Her sire, Majestic City is noted for throwing sweet and laid-back horses, while her dam, Vicki Vallencourt (by Regal Classic) was a multiple stakes winner. She has the lean, leggy, shorter-coupled build that is desired in event horses. She strikes us as sensible and athletic. We’re told that this lightly raced (8 starts) filly is sound and doesn’t have any racing injuries. There is a scar on her right hind which she obtained when running through a fence as a yearling but it is purely cosmetic. She’s described as being excellent to work around and great for both the vet and farrier. We found her to be very well- mannered and patient for her photoshoot. At one point, our photographer posed one of her legs and returned back to position and this girl stood perfectly still the whole time. She’s described as being good in her stall with the exception of occasionally some minor stall walking at feeding time. However, this may be alleviated by plenty of turnout time. Jovio has been turned out with other horses and gets along fine in a herd. Her trainer, who regularly rides all his horses, told us that she is excellent to ride, she can go in a more collected frame and is not super strong but “perfect” and a “favorite to ride”. Overall, she does not fit the chestnut mare stereo-type instead, this girl is a snuggly, athletic, people-pleaser.

Price: $4,000

Contact: Dylan Clarke 352-286-7559

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10881557&registry=T

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/jovio

SET ME FREE, 2021 16h bay gelding

Our volunteers all fell in love with this quiet fancy moving young dude!  He is known as “Rabbit” around the barn, because of his cute long ears and the notch in one of them.  But based on his two very slow recent published workouts, this rabbit can’t beat the tortoise. But racing’s loss is the sport horse world’s gain.  When we saw Rabbit’s trot, we all oohed and aahed and said “this guy could be a top dressage horse!”  He showed off a big rolling walk, and a lofty trot with a slow metronome like rhythm. Power from behind, lightness up front, suspension!  Thanks to his published workouts, Rabbit is fully eligible for the 2025 RRP.  Unraced, his handler says he just doesn’t seem to want to be a racehorse. But that makes him a blank slate for you to bring along. He is reported to be a laid back good horse to handle with no vices. We admired his kind eye, solid bodied balanced conformation and strong shoulder. His legs are very clean. He is sired by Solomini, who is a son of the great Curlin.  Rabbit’s dam is Marie Antoinette, who is by Stormy Atlantic out of a Mr. Greeley mare.  Stormey Atlantic and Mr. Greeley are both deservedly popular as sport horse sires.

If you are interested in the adorable Rabbit, we think you had better hop fast!

Price:  $3500 negotiable

Contact:  Adrianne D’Alessandro 585-281-1810 (test preferred)

Equibase entry with links to workout record and pedigree:  https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10973246&registry=T&rbt=TB

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APRIL FIRST, 2020 15.3+h bay filly

This beautiful filly was indeed born on April 1st, and we’re not foolin’! April’s trainer tells us that she is one of the sweetest horses she has ever had, and as we were petting April in her stall while her trainer brushed her off for a photo shoot, another trainer in the same shed row walked by and told us “she’s so sweet you can curl up next to her and take a nap!” April’s trainer also told us that this sweetheart is a good eater, loves candy, loves turnout and settles in well with a group, has no vices, and is great to handle. But what April is not great at is racing — she has yet to win in 14 starts. After her last race in September, she came back with a slight filling in her ankle, so her trainer decided that with the end of the meet approaching this was a good time to let her find a new career. April was never off on the ankle at all, and it was just a minor strain that is now fully healed and she has been cleared as good to go on to do anything you want to do with her! For her jog video April trotted along politely on a loose lead and displayed lovely movement with a nice toe pointing reach from her shoulders and an even cadence. We think with this lovely movement and her pretty looks, April has great potential to shine in the show hunter ring! April has the cutest white chin, and just enough chrome to stand out in the show ring. She is sired by Jimmy Creed, who is a son of Distorted Humor out of a mare from Dixieland Band lines. April’s dam is by Freud out of a mare from Runaway Groom/Blushing Groom and Hail to Reason lines. This is a great sport horse pedigree! April’s trainer told us that the filly is very athletic and brave, and that she should be able to do anything. “Someone is going to get a really nice horse” she said! April is offered at a bargain price for such a lovely young horse, so come take advantage of this opportunity!

Price $1000

Contact: Kathy Mastin 585-576-5138 (text preferred)

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/april+first5

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IMALOTTALADY, 2021, 15.0 h, bay filly

 For this girl, we think that her name says a lot. She may be small, but she is a mighty (or at least she imagines herself to be!). She gave us the impression of a confident, sassy, athletic, young filly. She is a pretty girl with a shiny, bright bay with a dappled coat and just enough chrome for a little extra flash, she is a pretty girl who is sure to attract attention. She has a compact, well-balanced, and nicely proportioned body with a long sloping shoulder. She appears to have clean legs with all four legs squarely underneath her.  We were told that she does not have any injuries or issues; she is being offered for sale as her trainer is downsizing for the winter, and moving her less competitive horses on to their second careers.

Imalottalady is by Bustin Stones out of a Freud mare. Both sires are noted for producing athletic offspring with good brains. She stood politely for us to get her confirmation photos, but as we started to film her jog video, this young filly was understandably a tad distracted by shenanigans on the nearby hot walker and a bicycle rider zipping by. But she settled to display cute, balanced, and athletic movement, giving us the impression that she is quick and clever on her feet. We could see this pint-size cutie excelling in a variety of disciplines that would engage her active brain. If you are a more petite rider that appreciates a good mare who will be a thinking and active partner, this bodacious girl might be your perfect match! Her size and personality certainly make her a reasonable consideration for polo as well.

Price: $2,500 negotiable

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585)281-1810

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10969239&registry=T&rbt=TB

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/imalottalady

STONEY LONESOME, 2021, 15.1 h., ch. filly 

This sweet and quiet “fun-size” girl wants to be someone’s special show pony, not a racehorse! And her unique, rich, liver- chestnut color with golden under-tones and flashy markings will surely help you stand out in any crowd. We were told that she is a total sweetheart and that’s certainly what we observed. We found her wonderful to work with, she stood and jogged quietly for us with just a plain rope lead. She struck us as being very well-handled and having a great brain, and remember…she’s only three! Our volunteer taking photos quipped, ”I’m not sure we’ve ever had an easier horse to photograph”.

Her handler was not aware of any vices or injuries. We observed a thick, compact build, clean legs, and a balanced, well-proportioned, nicely muscled body with a long sloping shoulder. Her long, elegant neck has an attractive natural arch. She displayed cute, relaxed, and springy movement during her jog video. We could imagine this athletic girl in a variety of disciplines- both english and western (perhaps western dressage?). Or as a fun, versatile, “jack-of-all-trades”. Maybe a future pony club or 4-H mount.

With her name, did you guess she is by Bustin Stones?  He’s noted for siring nicely moving horses with good brains. Freud, another stallion noted for siring ammy-friendly offspring, appears on her distaff side. With this pedigree, it is no surprise that this filly is sensible and quiet, ammy- / jr-friendly, and likely an easier restart. Her trainer is currently down-sizing her stable for winter, moving less competitive horses on to their second careers giving you the unique opportunity to score a sensible, young filly for a reasonable price.

Price: $2,500 negotiable

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585)281-1810

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10967611&registry=T&rbt=TB

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/stoney+lonesome3

 

NAMASQUAN, 2020 14.2H DK BAY FILLY

Should we describe her as cute or gorgeous? Because she is both at the same time- a dark, velvety, pony-sized beauty. Petite and perfectly proportioned, Namasquan is a lovely shade of dark chocolate with the smallest speck of white on her forehead. This elegant, diminutive and adorable girl really knew how to strike a pose. She was relaxed and attentive during her photoshoot, standing quietly and patiently. She has the classic, elegant Thoroughbred hunter build / look, only in a miniature form. We observed clean legs, and lovely balance and proportion. She does have a small indentation on her face with which she was born. We weren’t able to stick measure her, but estimate that she may technically qualify at pony height. We were told that she has no stable vices, that she is “perfect” to ride; in general, she is a sweet, sensible, quiet, little lady. Jogging politely in just a plain halter and lead, we saw a swinging, relaxed walk and the flat-knee, classic daisy cutter movement during her jog video. We could see her as the perfect little pony show-ring hunter. Her trainer is downsizing, moving her less competitive horses onto their second careers before the snow flies, and commented, “She jogs faster than she runs”. Namasquan is by Connect and out of a Freud mare.

Price: $2,500

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro, 585-281-1810 (text preferred)

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10757990&registry=T

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/nanasquan

 

UNCLE VIC, 2019, 15.3h, dk. bay gelding

Our first horse to visit on this chilly, blustery day was the super-cool and extremely fun dude, Uncle Vic. His current owner told us that she has not had him in her barn for that long, and in that time she’s been working on getting him a little more filled out, but we thought he looked absolutely fabulous. She said that he has “the potential to be lovely”, and we totally agree on that count! He’s very personable and since he has connected with her in a relatively short time, we think he’ll be a complete in-your-pocket type when he gets his own person.  He is a half-sibling to Duck Pond Road who was a very popular FLF placing last year- another sweet, laid-back, and bomb-proof horse. A lucky someone is going to be very happy with this young, handsome and extremely friendly boy too. Uncle Vic is quiet and dependable enough that his owner / handler told us that she allows her kids walk him around (and that they love him!). Uncle Vic was described to us as being chill, and having a fun and quirky personality. And that’s exactly what we observed. You MUST watch his jog video! His handler threw the lead rope over his back and he essentially jogged himself. Perhaps he’d be fun to play around with at liberty? We were told that, like any five-year-old gelding, he can have typical youngster moments where he can be a tad distracted… *squirrel!* but that he also is quite sensible and settles down quickly to get right back to work. He was a very good boy for his photoshoot and seemed to enjoy the fussing and attention. We admired his athletic build and proportions; he looks like he could excel in a variety of disciplines, or dabble in several. The personality on this one definitely left us smiling. Super Ammy-friendly, he happily grazed on the lawn while we chatted and got all his vital statistics. Uncle Vic is by Soaring Empire (with Unbridled/Fappiano and AP Indy lines) and out of a Roaring Fever mare (storm Cat and Danzig). He’s entered to race on Tuesday, 10/29. So why not hook up your trailer, come watch your new BFF run, and then take him straight home with you?

Price: $2,500

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro, 585-281-1810 (text preferred)

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10617298&registry=T&rbt=TB

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/uncle+vic3

 

LADY FORTUNA 2020 16.1h bay filly

Located at Finger Lakes racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester).

If ‘luck be a lady tonight’ whoever scoops up this lovely filly will be very fortunate indeed. This bright, shiny, bay filly was extremely photogenic with her dapples sparkling in the sun. She was attentive and stood patiently for her photoshoot. Lady Fortuna has lovely balance with a long shoulder and a leggy, lean, and smoothly muscled physique. She is quite elegant in appearance. Her handler was not aware of any vices or injuries, and we were told that she truly is a lady- whether in the barn, being ponied or ridden, or out with other horses. This very pretty and feminine filly sold for $65,000 as a yearling at Fasig-Tipton. She is by Accelerate out of an Orb mare and is also a very well-travelled young lady- having raced at Saratoga, Belmont and Aqueduct. During her jog video, we observed a relaxed overstep at the walk and pretty, floaty movement at the jog that should appeal to judges in both the hunter and dressage rings. As she jogged out in just a rope lead, her handler kept her tightly controlled on the busy backside, but we bet that she will be quite pretty when allowed to move out and extend a little bit more. Her owner/ trainer is downsizing before winter, moving her less competitive horses onto their second careers. This gives you a chance to get this fancy, lightly raced girl for a reasonable price and be ready to hit the spring shows.

Price: $3,000 negotiable

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585)281-1810

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10753109&registry=T&rbt=TB

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/lady+fortuna7

 

BAM BAM WARRIOR 2019 16.2h. dk bay gelding

Located at Finger Lakes racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester).

If tall, dark, handsome, and charming is your jam, then Bam Bam Warrior might be your prince charming. This “sweetheart” was a perfect gentleman for his photoshoot. We found him to be fun and easy to work with: quiet, polite, friendly, curious, willing to engage, while also being very businesslike. A nice brain on this one! We also think that he might be a total snuggle-bug once he finds his person and his sweet personality can truly shine. His handler was not aware of any vices. He does have an old ankle and a scar on his knee but he has raced on these and we were told that neither seems to bother him. When we saw him, he was barefoot and overdue for a trim. He’s a tad on the leaner side, with correct proportions, an elegant neck, and well-set legs. We thought he had a very powerful build to his hindquarters- essential in so many different disciplines. Can you imagine what he will look like with a few groceries and building up his topline and muscles for a new sport? No doubt, he will be quite stunning. Bam Bam Warrior is by Flintshire, out of an Arch mare. His current connections feel that he is not competitive enough to winter and run again next year. Which creates an amazing opportunity for you! We feel that this big, sweet, handsome, even-tempered boy is a diamond in the rough with great potential and a true bargain at his asking price.

Price: $1,500 negotiable

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585) 281-1810

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10638926&registry=T

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/bam+bam+warrior

CAPE COD GEM, 2018 16.2+ h bay gelding

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

If you are looking for an A Circuit show hunter prospect or upper-level eventing prospect, then this horse is for you! Gem, as he is known around his barn, is indeed a gem!  A trainer favorite, she raved about what a good guy her beloved gem is. He’s such a really good boy, she kept saying — great to handle, to ride or to pony on the track, to trailer. She said he has no vices, is an easy keeper, has been sound with no issues the entire time she has had him, and that “he loves you to love on him and give him treats.”  Gem has been a successful racer and steady check producer in the years she has had him, but since he won a race earlier this year and has had to face tougher competition, he’s not finding the same racing success, so she knows that it is a good time to let him move on to a new career.  Our volunteers drooled over his gorgeous good looks, balanced conformation with a great shoulder and topline. The photos do not do him justice, since we photographed him just a couple days before he was entered to race, and in an excess of caution they put a lip chain on him, while saying he didn’t really need it. Then, when he jogged for his video we all loved him even more, with both our show hunter volunteer and our dressage volunteer equally wowed. He showed off a lovely fluid trot, striding out with great reach and good hind end engagement.   In addition to his good looks and beautiful movement, Gem offers an ideal sport horse pedigree. His sire Gemologist is by Tiznow. His dam, Cape Cod Carol, is from the Unbridled’s Song sire line and her dam is from the Valid Appeal/In Reality sire line. 

Price: $5,000 negotiable

Contact: Dana Saul  (315) 871-9383 (text preferred)

Racing record:  https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10440109&registry=T

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CENTRAL CAPITAL, 2017 15.1h dark bay mare

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

This nearly all black beauty is one of those wise soul horses who has earned her keep on the track and is still clean legged, sound, happy with a great temperament, and she’s a lovely mover too. For those of you who are of smaller build and know you do not need a huge horse, we think this mare will reward you for many years, and she can go in any new discipline direction you want. An astute horsewoman at the track, who has a H/J background and is in the same barn as Central Capital’s trainer, and has ponied the, tells us that she is a smart, classy quality mare who will make an excellent children’s hunter. On the day we photographed her we watched her trainer groom her in her stall, and she was a perfect angel. She was friendly and inquisitive with our volunteers and enjoyed posing for photographs. Her trainer said she is quiet and very good to handle and work around, has no vices, and is not marish at all. We observed clean legs, and the trainer said she is sound. For her jog video, she trotted along politely on a long loose lead, and showed off a cute balanced even trot with nice toe pointing reach. Central Capital is by Central Banker, who is a son of Speightstown out of a Go for Gin mare. Central Banker has deservedly become a popular sport horse sire, with offspring succeeding in hunters, eventing, and dressage, with good athletic jumping ability and great brains. Central Capital’s dam is by Kafwain, who is from the Runaway Groom/Blushing Groom sire line that has produced so many good show hunters and jumpers. Central Capital has had 3 wins in her career, with another 13 in the money finishes. But this year, she is showing less interest in racing and has yet to hit the board – signaling to her connections that it is time to let her move on to a new career. Since this mare is fully physically and mentally mature, and has such a good nature, we think she will transition quickly to a new life and enjoy learning a new job.

Price: $2500 negotiable

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro 585-281-1810 (text preferred) (contact person for the trainer)

Race record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

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IDA DE NILE, 2021 15.2+h grey filly

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington, NY

This very pretty young dappled grey filly has little interest in moving fast – as you can see in her jog video. But while this may be racing’s loss (she has yet to win in 13 starts), it will be jumping disciplines’ gain. Her trainer is sure that this well bred filly is going to be an excellent jumper; when she was a two year old she was turned out alone, wanted to get to the same pasture as her friends, and sailed over and easily cleared a 4 ft high fence in good form, with a blanket and leg straps on! Happily turned out with other horses, she has never jumped out of the paddock again – but imagine how much fun you can have channeling that natural jumping talent into a show horse career. With her pretty looks, sweet and laid back demeanor, and light toe flicking movement, we can see her excelling as a show hunter, but her trainer also says she prefers running on turf than on the hard dirt track, and that bodes well for eventing too. The trainer reports that Ida De Nile is sound, good to handle, and has no vices. Since she is only three, she will grow some more, and may top out close to 16h. She is very well bred, by Audible, a young son of the great Into MIschief, and her dam is by Pioneer of the NIle out of a Speightstown mare. Pinoeer of the NIle offspring are know to be excellent jumpers with good ammy friendly brains. Audible has Gulch close up in his pedigree, and offspring of Gulch and his sons and daughters tend to be superior jumpers. For her jog video, Ida De Nile wanted to trot very slowly on a long loose lead, but when she did move out she showed off lovely movement, with a light floaty spring to her step that elicited a spontaneous “wow” from our volunteer who was taking the video. This is a fancy young horse with top potential for a show horse career; that plus her grey beauty and her great pedigree should make her quite popular, so don’t hesitate to contact her trainer if you are interested.

Price: $4500

Contact: Jackie Falk 508-633-4668 (call preferred please)

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

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SHE SPEAKS WELL, 2019, 16.1h, liver chestnut gelding

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

She Speaks Well is another gorgeous liver chestnut with a shiny, dappled coat that is sure to catch anyone’s eye! This boy is reported to be as sweet and kind as he is good looking and has even been around his trainer’s kids! He is reported to have no vices and is easy to work with and around. He is reported to be sound and to have no previous injuries but is just too slow to continue racing. He is a straightforward ride with no funny business.

She Speaks Well was happy to be photographed and posed himself well. Despite being a bit usure of some banging around behind our group while someone was loading the trunk on their car, he stood quietly to be admired. He was a cute mover, with a flat kneed trot and politely jogged on a loose lead. His trainer could not say enough good things about this guy!

She Speaks Well is by Producer, a sire from England. He is out of a Smarty Jones mare who has been a sought after sire. She Speaks Well is the whole package- good looks, great personality, and great breeding. You won’t want to miss out on this guy that’s sure to get you noticed in just about any arena!

Price: $3,000 negotiable

Contact: Eddie Maver (786) 285-2047 (text preferred)

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/she+speaks+well2

QOROKWE, 2020, 17h, chestnut gelding

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

When a horse’s trainer tells you that a horse is “literally perfect”, you take notice, and Qorokwe is definitely a horse that deserves attention! Q’s connections report that he has the “best personality” and is a pleasure to have in the barn. Q is reported to ship great, have no vices, and is just a “really cool guy”. He was very snuggly with the volunteers, laying his big noggin right against anyone who would let him.

Q doesn’t look like other horses- he has a sway back. His trainer reports, though, that they use a regular race saddle on him, that it never slips, and they don’t even use a breast collar with him. During his photo shoot, he happily posed showing off all of his other assets, and when one of our volunteers asked him to do a belly lift to show off what he will look like with a developed top line, his sway was greatly diminished. Q is reported to be otherwise sound and with no old injuries.

For his video, he demonstrated a walk with a natural over track and swing. His jog was cute and flat-kneed. Q showed off his excellent brain by not overreacting when a biker came through, but was happy to stop for a snack. Qorokwe is by Frank Conversation, who is a son of the coveted Quality Road, who is know for throwing babies with excellent brains. He is out of a Posse mare. Do not let a little difference steer you away from the otherwise gorgeous and full of character Qorokwe!

Price: $2,000 negotiable

Contact: Marisa Monserrate (315) 719-9665

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/qorokwe

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NOAH’S DESTINY, 2019, 16.3h, chestnut gelding

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

If good looks and size are on your list, then you don’t want to miss Noah’s Destiny! But this guy isn’t just a pretty face, he’s also sweet and level-headed. Noah is reported to be a pleasure to have in the barn and has no vices. Noah is a homebred by his connections and they’ve had him his entire career. He’s great in turnout, with other horses, and he’s super easy on the farm!

Noah had knee chips removed when he was 2 but has raced sound ever since. He also started a little to have a little “roar” but was scoped and found to only have a partially paralyzed flap. HE doesn’t make noise all the time, just during extremely heavy work- you can’t even hear him during his races. He is reported to be very good to ride!

We placed Noah’s brother, Liam’s Majesty, a few years ago and he’s killing it in the eventing world. With the natural suspension Noah displayed during his jog video, we can see him following in his brother’s footsteps! But this big, sweet boy could excel in just about any arena! Noah’s Destiny is by Union Jackson, who is by Curlin. He’s out of a Regal Classic mare. Noah’s Destiny is sure to get you noticed, whatever direction you aim him!

Price: $3,500 negotiable

Contact: Dylan Clarke (352) 286-7559

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/noahs+destiny

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BQa-UVhOB4

LIONS MIRACLE MO, 2021, 16.1h, bay filly

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

Lions Miracle Mo is a lightly raced young lady that is ready to move on to a slower paced life! Miracle’s connections state that she is just very slow and doesn’t want to race. She is reported to be very sweet and easy to work around with no vices. She is very lightly raced and is reported to be sound with no previous injuries. She had just raced a few days prior to when our volunteers met her, and Miracle was very laid back and happy to stand to be doted on. Under saddle, her connections state that she is very good to ride and can “collect and be relaxed”.

During her photo shoot, Miracle was happy to be posed and told she was pretty. She has a strong shoulder and is compact, but her connections feel she hasn’t quite grown into herself yet, so imagine what she will look like when she has! For her jog video, she showed off a light, floaty, toe-pointing trot, and despite feeling a little fresh after not doing anything since her race, she remained respectful of her handler.

Miracle is by Mo Town, a son of Uncle Mo, with Bernardini in the sire’s line. She’s by an American Lion mare, by Tiznow with Macho Uno lines. Her pedigree suggests that she will be an athletic, fancy mover with loads of substance to her body. This is a young, lightly raced, fancy girl you won’t want to miss!

Price: $3,000 negotiable

Contact: Dylan Clarke (352) 286-7559

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/lions+miracle+mo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlEnrcnNhJM

THEFABULOUS MOOLAH, 2019, 16.2h, liver chestnut mare

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

Attention liver chestnut lovers- Thefabulous Moolah is as fabulous all around as her shiny coat color! Moolah is an in-your-pocket kind of lady, that adores attention and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it. This sweet girl is easy to work around and is reported to have no vices. Moolah was happy to be posed and gushed over by our volunteers and shoppers, and when we stood back, she was happy to offer her handler plenty of smooches.

Moolah is reported to be good to ride, is very good to be ponied, and overall a straightforward girl. She is reported to have “an old knee” that she has been sound to race on. For her video, she demonstrated a natural over track at the walk, and a quiet, steady jog. She was very respectful of her handler throughout, and even while we watched her be bathed. She stood like a perfect lady on the cross ties!

Thefabulous Moolah is by Union Jackson, who has Curlin and Dixie Union lines. She is out of a Stonesider mare, with Giants Causeway and E Dubai lines. This pedigree suggests she should be athletic enough for just about any endeavor and is sure to brings loads of personality into her human’s life. Don’t miss out on this good-looking, easy-going girl who will happily keep her partner entertained!

Price: $2,500 negotiable

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585) 281-1810

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/thefabulous+moolah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Q08QpeY6I

INVESTMENT GRADE, 2018, 15.2H, dark bay mare

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

This “little sweetheart” is ready to be someone’s best friend! Investment Grade is a kind, sweet girl that soaks up attention. She enjoyed getting pets and peppermints from our volunteers and shoppers. Per her connections, she is easy to work around and has no stable vices. Her contact ponies her for her races and reports that she is always a very good girl and always does as she’s told. She’s reported to be sound with no know injuries.

Investment Grade was happy to be posed while we conducted her photo shoot. She jogged politely with a loose lead clipped under her halter. No chain needed for her! She demonstrated a natural over track and swing to her walk. Her jog was steady and flat-kneed. This girl is just all around adorable!

Investment Grade is by Central Banker, who is quickly becoming a favorite for their fantastic brains and movement. She’s out of a Dixie Union Mare, who’s known for their athleticism. Investment Grade is sure to be an excellent partner in just about any discipline!

Price: $2,500 negotiable

Contact: Tammi Lord (585) 736-0769

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/investment+grade4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Oj-XhYuf2I

FLUTE SONG, 2021 16.2h grey/roan filly

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington NY (near Rochester)

If you are looking for a fancy young show horse or eventing prospect, then here she is! This gorgeous still growing grey filly is going to be even more stunning once she finishes growing and fills out – she is certainly a horse who will stand out in the show ring. With her lovely, light, floaty trot we can see her excelling in disciplines ranging from show hunters to dressage to eventing. She is sired by Cross Traffic, a son of Unbridled’s Song, and we know of several people who are focused on eventing horses who covet Cross Traffic offspring for their great minds, athleticism, movement, and jumping ability. Her connections affectionately call her “Tutti Frutti.” They report that she is a sweet filly, but can occasionally have a bit of a “mare tude.” She is reported to be sound and a laid back easy keeper on the farm over the winter, but she gets a bit nervous with the track atmosphere. She is ightly raced, with 8 starts and one win. But in the race after her win, she bled slightly, and since then she has not wanted to exert herself in races. Her handler told us that she was scoped after her most recent race, and scoped clean. For her jog video Flute Song showed off a slinky big walk, and a light lofty trot. She was a bit excited to be outside, since she had not done anything but walk the shedrow since her last race 4 days before we photographed her, but she was always respectful of her handler. Her pedigree is ideal for jumping disciplines. Through her sire Cross Traffic she has Unbridled’s Song, Caro, Stop the Music and Hail to Reason in her pedigree. Her dam Flutie is a granddaughter of Tapit and Empire Maker with Deputy Minister, Unbridled, and Seattle Slew lines.

Price: $4,000

Contact: Marisa Monserrate 315-719-9665 (text preferred)

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

https://youtu.be/vfo-RxiRUto?si=hU8PfVFJv-6KXfid

MY LITTLE ONE, 2019 16h dk bay/black mare

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

We think that My Little One has eventing/jumping potential written all over her: this nearly all black beauty has great flowing big strided movement, an excellent sport horse pedigree, a get up and go attitude, and she is described as good to handle , the type of mare who is super clean in her stall, and a horse who makes friends easily in turn out. My Little One is a half-sister (out of the same dam) to March Madnez Party, who was one of our most popular listings last fall and is making great progress in his new sport horse career. Her handler described My Little One as “more high motor” than March (but keep in mind March was super mellow), but with a similar friendly demeanor. He says that My Little One is sweet natured but needs to trust and bond with her person for her loving nature to fully emerge. He says they got her as a two year old from a semi-feral “thrown in a pasture” situation in which she had been roughly handled, and he put a lot of time into her showing her that people can be good and putting a solid training foundation into her. She has responded by showing her true loving nature, but racing has not been her best game. She has yet to win in 29 starts, but she has enough in the money finishes to pay her way. Because of her rough start in her early days, he thinks she will do best in a quieter program with people who will spend time and attention with her. A big busy lesson barn where horses are given limited time to bond with a particular person would not be the best situation for her. For her jog video, when her handler started moving fast, My Little One responded in kind, showing off a huge ground covering trot with amazing reach and flat kneed movement. Then when we asked him to slow down My Little One agreeably slowed her pace as well. We admire dhow responsive she was to her handler. Her sire is Bellamy Road, who is from the Forty Niner sire line, and he has been a sire of durable, good brained horses who are willing, can jump, and have been successful in sporting endeavors ranging from hunters, eventing, jumping, foxhunting, and trails/hunter paces. Her dam, Atrous, is by Arch, from Roberto and Danzig lines, and her dam brings in Buckpasser and another Danzig cross. Arch offspring are known for their great brains and athletic ability, and the other sires in this female family are also noted sport horse sire lines.

Price: $3500 negotiable

Contact: DJ Allison 585-469-0170 (text preferred)

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

https://youtu.be/ypdwSbSVUUg?si=7lf9hZtlityz7OtJ

RILEY BEE, 2020 16.2h bay gelding

Located At Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

This very handsome big young gelding is a friendly peppermint lover, as we can attest since we were cuddling with Riley Bee and giving him mints as his trainer brushed him off for his photo session. RIley Bee loved the attention, and had the most adorable persuasive “begging for more treats” routine! Riley Bee impressed us with his uphill balanced build, strong shoulder, dapples, and a good amount of heel on his feet. His trainer told us he is a very nice horse with no vices. Riley Bee was so patient and willing as our volunteer picked up his legs to move them slightly to position them just right for photos –he had a “whatever you want me to do” attitude. He jogged very politely for his video, displaying a nice big-strided walk, and a trot with good hind end engagement and higher knee action that suggests eventing/dressage/ jumping as his best outlets. Riley Bee has the pedigree for these disciplines, as well. His sire, Sharp Azteca, is by Freud, is who has been a deservedly popular sire in eventing and jumping disciplines. His dam is by Maclean’s Music, son of Distorted Humor out of an Unbridled’s Song mare – sire oines that are also known to produce good jumpers with good brains. Riley Bee has 28starts over his racing career, and while he has done well this year, with 2 wins, those wins mean he now must face tougher competition and racing conditions, where he has not fared as well. Rather than trying to overwinter him and bring him back next year, his trainer would like to find him a new career while he is young, sound, happy, and full of potential.

Price: $3500 negotiable

Contact: Angel Lopez 315-719-4252 (text or call)

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

https://youtu.be/kAK7GldqMuw?si=U9tykvABAyQnGj2z

FIRST SONS, 2019 16.2+h grey gelding

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington NY (near Rochester)

This gorgeous grey hunk is a laid back friendly horse and a lovely mover with a great sport horse pedigree. He is lightly raced, with one win earlier this year in his three starts. His owner passed away this spring, and all of his breeding stock was dispersed and the racing stable is also being trimmed of horses that are not going to be winners a the highest levels. Hence, First Sons is available to find a new career where he can excel. With his solid bodied good looks and movement, we can see that new career being in the show hunter ring, the dressage arena, or eventing. His trainer reports that First Sons is a quiet horse who is good to work with and has no vices. Since the decision was made to find him a non-racing career, he hasn’t been doing much in the way of track exercise for the past couple of months, yet he came out for his photos and jog video as chill as a cucumber. The trainer told us that he puts First Sons on the walking machine with his excitable young horses in order to babysit them and keep them calm. The trainer informed us that First Sons has had no injuries that he is aware of. We observed clean legs. First Sons jogged quietly on a loose lead and displayed a fluid floaty flat kneed trot with a low head set and good reach from his shoulders. He is sired by Cupid, who is a son of Tapit. His dam is by El Prado, who is a son of Sadler’s Wells. Since so many people love greys and everyone wants a big bodied young good moving gelding with a quiet temperament, we expect First Sons to be a popular offering, so don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person if you are seriously interested.

Price: $3,000

Contact: Dana Saul 315-871-9383 (text preferred) (contact person for the trainer)

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

https://youtu.be/_0G8c4ksCV4?si=hkmTP_oZf-HZunbO

FORCE THE BLITZ, 2021, 16.2h, bay gelding

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

If you’re looking for a thoroughbred stuck in a warmblood’s body, then look no farther than Force the Blitz! This big boned youngster could easily be confused as a heavier breed. Due to his size, he can get a bit heavy and requires a larger rider to keep him balanced. Because of this, his race connections feel it is better for him to find a job off the track.

Blitz is reported to have no stall vices, is easy to work around in the barn, and really likes attention. He is great for the farrier and vet, and already knows how to cross tie. He can be a little up at the track but does quite down on the farm. He is a big youngster, though, and while he doesn’t ever do anything mean, his connections feel he is best suited to a more experienced handler and rider. Blitz had a hairline fracture when he was purchased. It was so faint that it was difficult to see on the rads. He was given a year off and was X-rayed again, and it was all clear.

Force the Blitz is by Force the Pass, who is by Speightstown out of a Dynaformer mare. He is out of an Indian Charlie Mare. This pedigree would suggest that he should be very trainable and athletic. Blitz is unraced, but does have two published works making him RRP eligible for 2025 and 2026 if the rules remain the same. Here’s a big blank slate that is sure to get you noticed wherebever you go!

Price: $5,000

Contact: Marisa Monserrate (315) 719-9665

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/force+the+blitz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx_n10Z7y5s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx_n10Z7y5s)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pnHpmUxVRsQ

VICTORY BUILT, 2017 16+h bay gelding

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington NY (near Rochester)

Wow what a handsome hunk of horse. Victory Built’s owner/trainer adores him and describes her beautiful boy as a very kind horse, with loads of personality. She claimed him at the end of the 2023 racing season because she had admired his personality and beauty and his excellent racing history. After bringing him back to the races this year, she noticed that his heart didn’t seem in it anymore and he wasn’t going to return to the racing successes of his past that had him winning at the top level NYRA circuit and racking up a 50% top three record in 50 starts with over $250,000 in earnings. His 2024 race makes him fully eligible for the 2025 or 26 RRP. She recently gelded Victory Built, but she told us that he never acted studdish when he was intact. She says that Victory Built is sound, but he does have old “ankle jewelry” (in non-track lingo, old set osselets) that he has raced on for a while and should not limit him for any new career. On the day we photographed him, he had not done much other than shedrow walking for a few weeks since she had decided to take him out of race training, so while he posed quietly and perfectly, he was understandably a bit full of himself for his jog video. Nonetheless, he still showed very nice movement, with a light and lofty trot, good hind end engagement, and reach from the shoulders. Based on his build, movement, and pedigree, we think he has excellent sport horse potential in many disciplines, ranging from dressage to eventing to H/J. He is sired by Big Brown, a sire well known for getting good jumpers and eventers, who is from the Danzig sire line. His dam is by Dixie Union who is by Dixieland Band. Broad Brush, Roberto, Damascus, and Northern Dancer are other top sport horse TB sires in his pedigree.

Price: $3,000

Contact: Julie Smith 585-369-5916 (text preferred)

Racing Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

https://youtu.be/SqFL–PuoeI?si=zq4-E_esZw6PNzus

RYOCHI, 2021 15.2h grey/roan gelding

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

Ryochi is an adorable cuddlebug who wants to be anything but a racehorse. Somebody’s best friend and partner for horse shows and trail rides, and lots of treats, would be his choice. He is unraced, but he does have two published workouts this year, so he is RRP eligible. Ryochi was orphaned at birth, and his breeder literally brought him into his kitchen to bottle feed him until a nurse mare could be obtained. No wonder Ryochi loves people! The breeder gave him to a young man who is a groom at the track and likes to own a racehorse or two to dote on, to give him a chance to try to see if he could turn Ryochi into a racehorse. But he has been too busy to get Ryochi into consistent training, and the workouts he has had are slow. So he realizes that Ryochi will be better off with someone who has the time to put into him to find what he can most excel at. We were told that Ryochi is quiet enough that he can get ridden and worked one week, then he can sit doing nothing but going on the walking machine for a couple weeks, and then he comes out to be ridden again and goes right along sensibly and politely. Despite his laid back attitude, because Ryochi is a young horse with minimal training, he will be best suited for someone who is experienced at retraining young racehorses or someone who is working with a professional trainer. But we think that he has great potential to become a great horse for a kid or young adult. Ryochi is solid bodied, still has some growing to do since he is only 3, and he is sound with clean legs. For his jog video, he trotted along politely on a loose lead and showed off a very cute fluid toe pointing trot. On another day when we visited the track, we saw Ryochi by himself on the walking machine, happily and quietly walking along without a fuss. Ryochi is sired by Race Day, who is by Tapit out of a More Than Ready mare. His dam is from Danzig, Go For Gin, Damascus lines. There are lots of great sport horse sire lines in this pedigree; in addition to those already mentioned, there is Halo, In Reality, Pulpit, AP Indy, Unbridled’s Song, Fappiano.

Price: $4500

Contact: Katlynn Gutterson 585-683-9854 (text preferred)

Race/workout record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

https://youtu.be/lx55x7GxrAs?si=1yrMaljs8L7QoRUJ

PAJAMA JAM, 2019 16h+ dark bay mare

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

PJ, as her connections call her, is a stunning black beauty with a sport horse pedigree to drool over, and she has already been restarted by the owner/trainer’s teenage daughter with a good dressage oriented flatwork foundation, a couple of clinics and schooling shows, poles and cross-rails, and she has even been through a 2’3″ jump chute, showing willingness and good form. PJ had eight starts on the track in 2022 and 2023, with her best finish a third place. The trainer’s daughter was heading off to a college with a respected equestrian program in the fall of 2023, and since PJ was her favorite horse, and it wasn’t looking like racing was going to be her best game, PJ went to college too! Under the tutelage of the college program’s respected instructors, PJ and her teenage rider got a great restart flat work foundation. PJ was a quick learner, and showed excellent movement and dressage potential. The young woman who restarted PJ describes her as forward but willing and well behaved, and she said PJ has a lovely canter with a steady rhythm, but if you try to grab onto her mouth and hang on the reins she will get quick (a typical racehorse reaction). She also reports that PJ’s lead changes are so good that she started saying “switch your lead,” and she did! She rode PJ in flat classes in a college schooling show in blustery wet 40-degree weather and says that PJ was an angel. She has taken PJ on trail rides, and reports that PJ was good and didn’t look at much. She says that PJ is very friendly and loves attention. The college academic program did not prove to be a good fit for the trainer’s daughter, so she decided not to re-enroll for the current academic year. That meant she had to get a job that left her with no time or resources for a horse, and PJ went back to her track connections. PJ has been galloping on the training track, but it is obvious that the racetrack life is not for her. She is sound and her legs are clean except for a scar from when she was kicked as a youngster. PJ is by Central Banker, a son of Speightstown, and she is out of a Freud mare – great sport horse lines. PJ is a very good mover with a light and lofty step, and she has unlimited potential for many sport horse disciplines – we can see her eventing, jumping, or focusing on dressage. She presents a rare opportunity to get an athletic young TB with an excellent and patient restart foundation for less than the prices from some professional resellers, who usually do quick and minimal restarts.

Price: $4,000 negotiable to an excellent home

Contact: Lauren Linn 585-867-1157 (text preferred)

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/pajama+jam

https://youtu.be/8O0TBidIZbI?si=eksPF7Q_qHLxsKPE

GEORGE’S VICE, 2020 16h dark bay filly– placed through FLTAP

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington NY (near Rochester)

This black beauty hardly takes after her name – her trainer told us she has no vices whatsoever, has a great disposition and is lovely to work with. We were told that she is a candy loving sweetheart who will crawl right into your pocket in search of the peppermint she knows must be there! She is a well-bred filly who sold for $155,000 as a yearling, but she hasn’t shown the racing talent of her stakes winning parents. Georgie came out of her last race in mid-September with some filling in her ankle, and while she has never been sore on it or off, her connections felt it best to let her find a new home and new career. The photos were taken three days after that race, and there was still some filling in her ankle, but it was cold and she trotted fine on it. Subsequently the trainer had a vet exam done and Georgie was sensitive to being palpated but flexed fine. The vet concluded that it’s a suspensory issue. No ultrasounds we’re done but you could do them as part of a PPE. With time off and a patient restart Georgie should be fine for any new career. She has a solid build that will hold up well with warmbloods in the show ring, and she showed very nice movement with a fluid and even toe pointing trot and good reach from her shoulders. Her sire is Unified, who is a son of Candy Ride. Candy Ride and his sons are turning out to be outstanding sires of horses who are beautiful jumpers and movers – indeed, two of the top three finishers in the recently concluded Take2 TB League show hunter championship finals were by Candy Ride or one of his sons. With this pedigree, movement and solid bodied huntery good looks, we think Georgie has potential for a show hunter career. Georgie might also make a lovely sport horse or racing broodmare. Her dam was a stakes winner sprinting on turf in Europe, and was stakes placed in the US, and she’s a black type producer. The second dam is also a stakes winner and producer, and the third dam was a grade I stakes winner and a European champion sprinter. In addition to Candy Ride in her sire line Georgie’s dam line includes notable sport horse sires such as Halo, Nureyev, and two crosses of Hail to Reason.

Price: $1500 negotiable to an excellent home

Contact: Hannah Lewis 607-661-3212 (text preferred)

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

https://youtu.be/VihPFgSWpTE?si=aKwk_RJrTYp1Gc1t

https://youtu.be/nCZkxMvgz4s?si=TpKs78PqelONSi_y

MARGARITA SUNRISE, 2014 16.1h bay gelding

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

Classy war horse alert– and Margarita Sunrise is one of the classiest, kindest, soundest, and best moving wise old warriors that we have had the pleasure of listing. We know there are many of you who treasure the horses that have been able to be successful and remain sound and happy over many years of racing, and who know that this means they are truly what everyone says they want in a horse: smart, classy, durable, great work ethic, sound, athletic, great balance, been there done that attitude, well mannered. Margarita Sunrise has raced 96 times, racking up 16 wins and 40 overall top three finishes, and $200,000 in earnings. And he still has some of the cleanest legs we have seen on the track. He came out of his barn with just a rope lead under his chin – no chains needed for this kind and wise soul. He posed like a star, and trotted off quietly on a loose lead and showed off lovely light floaty movement. His handler reports that he is absolutely lovely to ride. She said you just put your hands down and he floats, never tugging or acting up. She says he has no vices, has a very chill and laid back attitude, and is a joy to have in the barn. He has been turned out in a mixed her over the winters, and handles it like a gentleman. She reported that he is so easy to handle that she can even bring him in from turn out as part of a twosome, being led only by a rope. This is the kind of horse that will easily adjust to a new off the track life, and is not likely to fazed by whatever new experiences you present to him. Trust us – we see them all, and this is one super nice horse who is a beautiful mover. Do not pass him by just because he is older – you will regret it when he is bringing home the ribbons ahead of the flighty youngsters in his new career! He is sired by Wilburn who is a son of Bernardini. His dam is by Distorted Humor out of a Saint Ballado (Halo/Hail to Reason sire line) mare. People who follow TB pedigrees that succeed in jumping sport horse disciplines will truly appreciate this pedigree.

Price $2500 negotiable to the very best of homes

Contact: Michelle Tasso 585-472-2804 (text preferred and please do not contact after 8 pm).

Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

https://youtu.be/CfL23Ofct94?si=g0e9xkRlp70cp-c_

KINGDOM ON PAWS, 2019, 16.1h, chestnut gelding — retained by owner

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

When a horse’s race connections describe a horse as “perfect” and “just a really cool dude”, you know you’re going to meet a nice one, and Kingdom on Paws is no exception! A friend of Paws’ trainer showed him to us and she told us that he was one she would love to keep and make a pony as he’s so easy-going and laid-back. Paws is reported to be easy to work around and with, and the only vice that his handler noticed is that very occasionally he would suck wind off his stall guard, but that had not been noticed in his other barn. Paws is reported to be sound with no past injuries, however, he does bleed during races. His handler did not believe this would be a problem in other disciplines. Because Paws is so great to work with, his handler does intend to throw some Western tack on him and see if he will pony. For his video, Paws displayed a natural over-track at the walk. Despite one little hop, Paws showed off his cool demeaner at the jog, with a flat-kneed, toe-pointy trot. Kingdom of Paws is by Animal Kingdom, who’s offspring are known for being very level-headed and athletic. He is out of a Bernardini mare, who’s sought after for movement and jumping ability, and has Tiznow lines as well. With his dappled, dashing good looks, and calm and cool demeaner, Paws is sure to make an excellent partner!

Price: $3,000

Contact: Eddie Davis (516) 567-0669

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/kingdom+on+paws

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edQ83UWh7_8

KEEN DANCER, 2019 15.3h bay mare

Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

Our show hunter volunteer and a show hunter professional trainer who was accompanying us both really liked this mare, and we think that she is a diamond in the rough with great potential for a sport horse career. Keen Dancer was friendly, posed perfectly, seemed to enjoy our attention, and jogged politely showing off lovely light movement that should do well in the hunter ring, dressage arena, or dressage phase of eventing.  Her trainer says that she is good to handle, has no vices, is sound, and turns out well with others. She has a compact nicely balanced build, and her legs are clean.  She has a kind lovely eye that underscores a good temperament.  She has won 4 times in her 37 race career, with over $130,000 in earnings, including wins on the tough NYRA circuit, but in her races this year she hasn’t shown much interest anymore, so her trainer knows it is time to let her move on to a career that she will enjoy more and where she can shine. Her sire is Keen Ice, a son of Curlin, best known for beating American Pharoah in the Travers and for siring longshot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike. Her dam is by Malibu Moon out of a Thunder Gulch mare – great jumping lines!

Price: $1500 negotiable

Contact: Ortis Henry  585-364-4711 (text preferred)

Racing record:  https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10625720&registry=T&rbt=TB

https://youtu.be/w4lj0LxHbLw?si=WY6PglaBbS7qXXhb

ALLSON, 2021, 16.1h, grey filly

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

Allson is an adorable young lady that is just not going to make it as a racehorse, but the racing world’s loss is the sport horse world’s gain! Allson is reported to be good in her stall, easy to work around, and is reported to have no vices.  Allson had knee surgery in her right front as a 2-year-old, was rehabbed, but does not have enough time to get fit for this season, so her owners would like to see her find another career path.  She also has a bump on her right hip that she got as a baby but has never impeded her ability. Allson is a straight-forward ride, with no buck or rear.  She was a little spicy for her video as she is young and hasn’t been doing much, but once she settled, she displayed a lovely lofty trot.  She remained respectful of her handler.  Off the track, we can see this movement developed for many different arenas! Allson is by Too Discreet, a Discreet Cat descendant with lines from Foresty and Marquestry.  She is out of an Imperialism mare, who is by Langfur, a stallion sought after in the Event world for his trainability and athleticism.  With Allson’s good looks and movement, she’s sure to catch just about any judge’s eye!

Price: $1,500 negotiable

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585) 281-1810

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse&refno=10993721&registry=T

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/allson

THE SAXON STORY, 2021, 15.3h, grey colt

Located at Finger Lakes Racetrack, Farmington, NY (near Rochester)

Yet another adorable colt that is ready to be a fantastic gelding! The Saxon Story is another young guy that does not realize he has not yet been gelded. He is reported to be fine around fillies and mares, easy to work around, and to have no vices. This laid-back guy was purchased as a 2 year old and was taken downstate but showed little talent there, running far back in his only race. He was given some time off to grow up, and was then brought to Finger Lakes, but is still just too slow to be competitive. He is reported to be sound with no prior injuries. Saxon stood very politely for his photo shoot. He was very calm and enjoyed the attention he received from our volunteers. He was happy to be posed and fawned over. He did get a little excited for his jog video but came down quickly and settled. He displayed a natural over track at the walk and some suspension at the jog. The Saxon Story is by Leofric, a son of Candy Ride. Candy Ride and his sire sones are making quite a mark in the H/J show world, and in eventing. They tend to be great jumpers and good movers. His dam is by Giant Surprise, a son of Giants Causeway, sought after by eventers for their talent in jumping and movement, and she also has Sadler’s Wells in her pedigree. While The Saxon Story is too slow to run, we are sure he will make a great show mount that is sure to get you noticed in any arena! Don’t let this young, lightly raced boy pass you by!

Price: $4,000 negotiable

Contact: Adrianne D’Alessandro (585) 281-1810

Race Record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…

Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/the+saxon+story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwB6cF0oAX0