Former Indiana Sires Stakes Champion On the Virg scored a win at Yonkers Raceway Monday, Feb. 15. The now seven-year-old gelding was driven by Brent Holland, paying $5.30 for the win. Starting from post four, Holland sent On the Virg to the lead, securing the top spot by the quarter in :28.2. The Always a […]
Indiana Standardbred Stallion Directories now arriving
The 2021 Indiana Standardbred Stallion Directories are now arriving in homes. The publication was mailed the first week of January, but due to US Postal Service delays that have affected a lot of mail in the past few months, the directories are arriving a little later this year to homes. Several new stallions are featured […]
Victory Hill Farm among top breeders again in 2020
Victory Hill Farm, located in LaGrange, Ind., continues to lead the way among all breeders in Indiana, but their impact is felt on a national level as well. The farm is currently ranked 13th on the list of top breeders in North America as 2020 comes to a close. Of 99 starters on the year, […]
Beckhams Z Tam to stand at stud in 2021
Beckhams Z Tam, the standout pacer from the Jamie Macomber Stable, will stand at stud in 2021. The son of Always a Virgin is set to stand at Royal Equine Acres in Topeka, Ind. for a fee of $1,500. Now six, Beckhams Z Tam catapulted to fame when he was a winner in the 2017 […]
Virgin Honor selling at Michiana Classic Yearling Sale
The special edition Breeders Crown issue of the Indiana Standardbred Magazine is in the mail and includes an ad for a yearling selling in the Michiana Classic Yearling Sale. With postal service uncertainties due to COVID-19 restrictions and delays, a special call out for Virgin Honor is being featured on the Indiana Standardbred Association website. […]
Six more sell at Standardbred Horse Sale
Six more Indiana sired horses were part of the final day of yearling sales in the Standardbred Horse Sale Thursday, Nov. 5. The sale, moved to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, Md., offered two by Rockin Image, two by Swan for All, one by Always a Virgin, and one by JK Endofanera, who was […]
Topville Acres ready for Northern Indiana Open House
Topville Acres is putting the final touches on seven yearlings consigned to the upcoming Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale at the Indiana State Fairgrounds set for Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. The consignment features four trotters and three pacers, and all yearlings will be available for pre-sale inspection during the Northern Indiana Open House […]
Brookview Bullet stays undefeated in Indiana
Brookview Bullet has shot to the top of most racing fans’ list for two-year-olds to watch in Indiana this season. The son of Always a Virgin came out in his first career start and won by eight lengths in 1:52.2, a final panel in :26.2. From there, he returned in the Hoosier Stake at the […]
Here come the babies
Harrah’s Hoosier Park held a special set of qualifiers Friday, June 26 for two-year-olds. A total of 10 races were held to showcase the next set of stars in the Hoosier State. The quickest mile of the day was recorded by Somethingbeautiful, one of three Always a Virgin winners on the day. Hailing from the […]
Another qualifying win for Island of the Sea
Each year, new names emerge around the track at Harrah’s Hoosier Park and one of those names becoming more recognizable is Island of the Sea. Trained by Shane Bowermaster, the three-year-old Always a Virgin gelding picked up his second straight qualifying win Wednesday, June 10 at Harrah’s Hoosier Park. Island of the Sea didn’t make […]