Update Nov. 4, 2015: Final Stride is now at the Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program’s Purple Haze Center. He can been seen there by approved adopters. This handsome, long legged well put together boy is described as a very friendly … Continue reading
Placed Horses 2015
Repentful, 2011 16.3h dark bay (black) gelding
This guy, who sure looks black to us, left us reaching for superlatives. If you want lightly raced, sound, young, big and solid boned, and a really nice mover, then run to win what we are sure will be quite … Continue reading
Readthesmokesignal, 2010 16.3h bay gelding
This big boy with an uphill build, good bone, and a strong shoulder has an outstanding pedigree for sport, since he comes from the Smoke Glacken/Two Punch sire line much coveted by eventers. Just imagine how impressive he will be … Continue reading
Nico’s Prize, 2012 16.2+h chestnut gelding: retained for racing
On a day when we saw many beautiful horses, this stunning young boy may indeed take the prize as the fairest of them all! Nico stood like a model, with his shiny coat gleaming in the sun, as we admired … Continue reading
Ra Ra Cause, 2012 16h chestnut filly
Give a cheer for this very pretty, very well bred lovely young lady! Ra Ra is by Stonesider, a young son of champion sire Giant’s Causeway, who is already becoming known for producing great movers with great dispositions. Her dam … Continue reading
MISS LUX 2011 15.2-15.3 Gr/roan filly
Luxy’s owner/trainer introduced us to her by stating that he literally picked her out of a field and started working with her intending to get her to the races. He has put a lot of time into her and it … Continue reading
Logan’s Slogan 2011 15.2 gr/ro filly
Logan’s Slogan could be along the lines of “Ride this gray for cute all day”! What an adorable, sweet girl whose trainer says that she tries her hardest on the track but can’t get her second win. She further states … Continue reading
Little Tom Boy 2012 15.2 bay gelding: retained by owner
A handsome son of Freud out of a Prime Timber mare, this well put together lad was feeling his sweet feed at his interview appointment and was a bit of a challenge to photograph. We think it’s apparent that he … Continue reading
Einstein Affair, 2011 16.1h dark bay ridgling
This very handsome guy’s gorgeous head and expressive eye drew us in and won us over, as did his friendly personality. He recently arrived at Finger Lakes from the NYC tracks, and his new trainer says that he has been … Continue reading
It’s My Business, 2011 dark bay 15.3h filly
This dappled dark beauty has been quite the big hearted successful race horse, with 6 wins, 3 seconds, and 2 thirds in only 15 starts. In her last race in late July, she was checked, and cracked a sesamoid bone … Continue reading
Insane Speed, 2010 16.2h chestnut mare
While she has hardly lived up to her name on the track, this very pretty and well put together girl with a striking unusual shaped blaze is described as a quiet sound mare with a great disposition. Both her groom … Continue reading
Chapa Rita, 2009 15.3h dark bay mare
Another dappled dark beauty with a kind soulful eye, Chapa Rita is so solidly built she could fool people into thinking she is a Quarter horse. Her trainer says she is a very friendly people horse who loves attention and … Continue reading
Dream Theory, 2011 16.1+h bay gelding with chrome
Dreamy indeed… this flashy son of Freud out of an AP Indy mare is very clean legged and sound, a lovely mover, and is described as a lover boy who just wants hugs and peppermints instead of racing. He is … Continue reading
Rey Rocket, 2010 16.1h+ dk bay gelding
This big, sound handsome young horse is described by his trainer as the kindest horse in her barn, much loved by her young son and daughter. She says he is an absolute doll to work with, is great on the … Continue reading
White Legend, 2011 16h gray filly: Placed!!!
Gorgeous gray alert! This solid bodied filly sure looks ready to step right into the show ring. White Legend has been a very good racehorse, winning at the allowance level and competing well ins some stakes races. But she developed … Continue reading
Woo Woo Kid, 5 year old, 16.2+ h chestnut gelding
After taking his listing, one of our volunteers was on her phone to a friend who is looking for a horse and told her “you need to see this one”. For good reason: this tall, handsome boy is beautifully put … Continue reading
El Grande Patron, 2009, 16.1 Chestnut gelding with chrome
If you are looking for FLASHY here is your guy!! El Grande Patron, lovingly referred to as “Chubby Checkers” by his current connections, has been a successful race horse earning over $114,000. He has hit the board in 17 of … Continue reading
Chia Spice, 2008 15.2h bay gelding
This adorable solid bodied cute guy is ready to charm his way into your heart. Chia Spice is letting his connections know that he just isn’t interested in racing this year, and that he would prefer a new career. As … Continue reading
Eye to Eye, 2012 15.3h+ dark bay filly: retained for racing
This dish faced beauty finds the race track life too nerve wracking, and since her trainer says she settles right down when she is off the track, he wants to find her a new career where her good looks and … Continue reading
Dancin on the Sand, 2009 16.3h dark bay mare
A groom’s favorite, this stunning, big, almost black dappled beauty has sport horse potential written all over her. When a groom at the track, who has handled hundreds of horses, goes on and on raving about how wonderful and what … Continue reading
Shilah 2005 16.1 h chestnut gelding with lots of roaning
This was our first subject of the morning and both volunteers were very impressed with this incredible hardknocker. Out of 81 starts, he has amassed 17 wins, 9 seconds and 13 thirds: wow!! Shilah has tailed off in his 10th … Continue reading
You Got The Silver 2012 15.2 h dk bay colt
This compact fellow immediately appealed to me because he reminds me of another dark bay who was one of my all-time favorite racehorses from several years ago. He is just adorable! Sired by 2006 Belmont Stakes winner Jazil, Silver is … Continue reading
Ocala Princess, 2012 16h dark bay filly
Update July 31, 2015: She has been taken in by an FLF volunteer who will now be the contact person for finding the perfect forever home for Ocala Princess. The filly is now located at a farm in Newark NY, … Continue reading
Williston Drive, 2011 15.3h bay filly: New Price!
This lovely girl is described as an absolute sweetheart, and she also has a big heart and great work ethic. She has been a successful racehorse, with 4 wins, 5 seconds, and 3 thirds in her 15 starts. She recently … Continue reading
Nothing But Power, 2008 16.3-17h bay gelding
If you are looking for big, gorgeous, uphill build, solid bone, and beautiful movement, then pick up the phone… this stunning horse will not last long! Nothing But Power has been a good consistent race horse, with 7 wins in … Continue reading
Lupicaia 2011 15.3 h liver chestnut filly: Now at FLTAP
Update: As of July 27, 2015, Lupicaia has been moved into the Finger Lakes TB Adoption Program’s Purple Haze Center, located on the grounds of the Finger Lakes Race Track in Farmington, NY. She is available for adoption through FLTAP … Continue reading
Millions in Motion, 2009, 15.3 Bay Mare
This adorable mare has a beautiful fine stature that could make her an outstanding sport horse prospect or even a wonderful mount for the polo field. She is retiring sound, after earning over $70,000 on the track, with no vices, … Continue reading
Allertata, 2012, 15.3 bay filly
This cute filly came to her current connections over the winter in need of a few more pounds. Her current trainer has worked hard to improve her weight and overall “shine”. She reports Allercata has made significant improvements but feels … Continue reading
Rockstar Mia, 5 yo 16+h chestnut gelding
This handsome young gelding is by Grand Slam, whose offspring are known for having great brains and temperaments, and many are succeeding as eventers or H/Js. He is described as a sweet horse with a puppy dog personality, and a … Continue reading
Hellcat, 2010 16+h dark bay mare: sold for racing
Don’t let her name fool you– there is not an ounce of hellion in this beautiful young mare. This clean legged, sound and well balanced mare has been a good race horse, with 5 wins in 21 starts. Her trainer … Continue reading
Victoria Victoria, 2008 15.3h+ Chestnut Mare
Looking for a sweetheart of a horse who is just looking for her next career? Look no further!! This mare holds a very special place in the hearts of her connections on the backside. She has been with her current … Continue reading
Sirtori, 2009, 16.1 Chestnut Gelding: sold for racing
This well mannered adorable gelding has a big solid build that is sure to impress in any discipline!! He has a striking face with his big blaze and white and kind eye. His impeccable manners complement this boy’s nice conformation … Continue reading
Miss Katts, 2011 16.+h dk b (black) filly
What a black beauty! Her freshly washed coat gleamed in the sun as Miss Katts posed for us. The trainer’s daughter reports that Miss Katts is a sweet loveable girl, very well behaved both on the track and off, and … Continue reading
Zio Stephan, 2010 15.3 Bay Gelding
Looking for an eye-catching bay gelding with just enough white to make him stand out in a crowd? Here is your guy! This nicely built gelding had a knee injury last season and while his owners worked to rehab him … Continue reading
Linesman, 2011 16h chestnut gelding
This now four year old makes his way back to our listings this year after being sold for additional racing last year. If you’re looking for a diamond in the rough– here is your superstar in the making. Linesman is … Continue reading
Time to Harlem, 2012 15.3h gray/roan filly
What a pretty, well balanced, and sweet gray girl! Even though young and still growing, she has a balanced uphill build, and she is a lovely light mover with a flowing stride. She is lightly raced, sound and clean legged. … Continue reading
Buck’s Wink, 2007 16h+ bay gelding
For those who love the durable, wise, big hearted, hard-trying war horses, Buck’s Wink is for you. This much loved homebred boy is described by his trainer as “the sweetest horse in the barn.” He loves treats, loves hanging out … Continue reading
Incarcerated, 2012 16.2+h bay gelding
Set me free from the track and let my talent for another discipline blossom says this handsome big hunk of loveable young horse! After only two races and a some very slow workouts, it is obvious that racing is not … Continue reading
Shelly’s Cider, 2010 16h chestnut mare
We were struck by this pretty mare’s alert intelligent expression, and her striking unusual blaze. Shelly is a home bred who has been with her connections since she was born, and she has been a good race horse for them, … Continue reading
Backstreet Blues, 2010 16 h chestnut colt
What a handsome, impressively solid bodied guy here! If you like TBs in QHs bodies, this guy is for you. He has a balanced strong boned body, with a nice strong sloping shoulder. Geld him, and you will have a … Continue reading
Hookdonchurchpunch, 2009 bay gelding, 15.3 h
Hookdonchurchpunch – What a handsome, sweet guy, clean legged and with a nice balanced build. He just isn’t running well anymore, so his trainer wants to find him a new career. Continue reading
Lemon Peel, 2008 16.2+ h dk bay gelding
Lemon. Peel. Mr. Peel. This fella has many monikers, not all suitable for print, and he is a well loved boy whose connections are moving him on in a sound condition ready to excel in many sporting disciplines. Lemon had … Continue reading
Crystal Market, 2010 16.2h gray/roan mare
This was the day for pretty grays and pretty girls! Crystal Market is a big, classy mare who had raced the day prior but she has run out of conditions on the racetrack and her trainer knows that she has … Continue reading
Unnamed filly by Giant’s Surprise, 2013 16.1h bay: retained by owner
Give her a name and give her a chance!! This pretty bay filly has started her race training but is being stopped on because her trainer has decided it’s best not to push her on the track. She has crooked … Continue reading
Polan, 2010 16.2 dark bay mare
Polan is in the same shedrow with Crystal Market and we walked away from their photo shoot commenting what nice mares they are! Polan is described as being very sweet, quiet and sound. She even received an endorsement from one … Continue reading
Woke Up Praying, 2008 16.3+ dk bay mare
This lovely racemare’s half owner recently passed away and the remaining partner is committed to giving her a well-deserved retirement from the track. Wow! What a nice mare by the Holy Bull son Woke Up Dreamin. She has size and … Continue reading
Johnny’s Galaxy, 2009 16h liver chestnut gelding
Our second true liver chestnut of the day was the capper after a very long, but fulfilling, morning of listing horses. Johnny is a lightly raced horse with 4 wins out of 14 starts on the track and getting that … Continue reading
Dexter, 13 yo 15.2h paint QH gelding
The adorable and kid friendly Dexter is an aspiring track pony, but his owner has not been able to get a stall for him at the track, which leaves her with insufficient time to ride him, and leaves him looking … Continue reading
Sneakin the Gold 2006 16.3+h Bay Gelding: Placed
This big war horse is a long time barn favorite and a finding a good home for him is very important to his connections. With 33 starts, Sneakin the Gold has hit the board in over 50% of his races. … Continue reading
Thatsatruestory, 2009 16.2+ chestnut gelding: Placed
Prime Timber lovers, take a look at this oh-so-handsome boy. He doesn’t have the PT distinctive head but he does have the attitude and brain that PT offspring have. He was patient and kind during his photo shoot and … Continue reading