1/8/10

TRAINFORTHEFUTURE TO STAND THE 2010 BREEDING SEASON AT HICKORY LANE FARM

Hickory Lane Farm is please to announce that TRAINFORTHEFUTURE, 1:55.3 $235,944.00 (Donerail-Colette Lobell-Joie De Vie) will stand the 2010 Breeding Season here at Hickory Lane Farm.  His service fee is $1,500.00.

From a very limited crop of only nineteen (19) two year olds in 2009, TRAINFORTHEFUTURE produced eight (8) winners and three (3) Ohio Sire Stake finalists headlined by a national season's leader ROSE RUN LEGEND 2:00.3f $41,869.00,  ROSE RUN LEAH, 2:05h  $27,875.00 and ROSE RUN LAMAR 2:00.3h $15,116.00.

This strikingly handsome son of Donerail, standing 15.3 hands, is from a grand circuit family unmatched in Ohio and crosses well with any trotting sire line. We are please to have the opportunity to stand such a fine young stallion. His potential has yet to be fully developed. Based upon the success of his limited crops, he is destined to be a top sire in Ohio given the opportunity. Bookings and multiple discounts are now available by calling Brad Wallace, Farm Manager, 419-422-3004. His 2010 book is now open; book now!  Hickory Lane also stands its highly successful pacing stallion STAND FOREVER again for the 2010 breeding season. His service fee remains at $2,000.00.
 

8/31/09

LOVELY DAWN SCORES IN OHIO SIRES STAKES ACTION AT SCIOTO DOWNS
 

Last Friday evening LOVELY DAWN (Dawn Ofa New Day-Pansy Little Girl-Ruffstuff Baker) notched her first OSS victory in the 2 year old filly pace with an impressive 1:55.2f effort. It is a new lifetime mark for the freshman filly an places her in the OSS final next Saturday at Northfield Park. Congratulations to Owner, Breeder, Leonard Buckner, current trainer, Jim Arledge, Jr.  and her prior trainer, Tom Brinkerhoff for conditioning this fine filly, and to driver Pay Paver, Jr.  HICKORY LANE stallions will be well represented in the OSS finals at Northfield Park next Saturday evening. We look forward to an exciting evening. Good luck to all!

8/25/09

YEARLING VIDEOS FOR THE OHIO SELECTED JUG SALE ARE NOW ONLINE

 

You can now view our yearling trotters entered in the Ohio Selected Jug Sale at Eden Park, Delaware, Ohio at yearlingvideos.com The sale will take place September 21 and 22nd. Trotters entered in the Lexington Select Sale will be up shortly, look for them!

8/24/09

SHARP ACTION SETS NEW LIFETIME MARK IN OHIO SIRES STAKES ACTION
 

SHARP ACTION (Pegasus Spur-Giltedged Action-Speed In Action) trotted to a new lifetime mark in 1:56.4f winning his $19,700.00 Division of Ohio Sires Stakes action at Scioto Downs Saturday evening by 4 1/2 lengths. This ever- improving son of Pegasus Spur made it look easy as he quickly disposed of his main rival's first over challenge past the quarter pole. SHARP ACTION's victory assures him a spot in the OSS 3 year old colt trot final along with another Hickory Lane bred colt, B CONTEMPORARY. This one-two punch should prove to be  formidable for the other trotters in the race. Congratulations to SHARP ACTION and his connections, Alfred Scherler, owner, Jeff Conger, trainer, and Aaron Merriman, driver. Best of luck in the final!

8/17/09

 

STAND FOREVER COLTS FINISH ONE-TWO IN OHIO SIRES STAKES ACTION
 

On Saturday evening at Scioto Downs, STAND FOREVER colts CONTRABAND (Stand Forever-RG Firefly-Slapstick) and STANDING TOUGH (Stand Forever-No Friends Ever-Towner's Big Guy) finished one-two respectively in the $23,400.00 Ohio Sires Stakes for two year old colt and gelding pacers.

CONTRABAND got up at the wire to beat STANDING TOUGH by a head after STANDING TOUGH cut the entire mile after being parked out to the quarter pole. The winning time was 1:55.2f, a new lifetime mark for CONTRABAND. Congratulations go out to Bruce Farquhar, owner and trainer from Paulding, Ohio and to  driver, Jeff Nisonger, who gave the colt a terrific drive.
 

 

7/20/09

 

PEGASUS SPUR COLTS POST WINS OVER THE WEEKEND IN THE 2 AND 3 YEAR OLD OHIO SIRE STAKES
 

Pegasus Spur colts B CONTEMPORARY and AMERICAN PEGASUS scored victories in the 3 and 2 year old Ohio Sires Stakes colt trots, respectively, this weekend with another 3 year old, SHARP ACTION, missing by a whisker from giving PEGASUS SPUR a sweep in the 3 year old colt trot at Scioto Downs Saturday evening.

B CONTEMPORARY (Pegasus Spur-B Over Soon-Overcomer) started things off in dominating fashion whipping his field by 5 lengths in a well-in-hand 1:58.1f mile. Owned by Paul Thiesing and Kimberly Dailey, trained and driven by Jim Dailey, B CONTEMPORARY now has two wins and a second in Sire Stakes action and is assured of making the final. HICKORY LANE bred and sold B CONTEMPORARY as a yearling.

In the second and final split of the OSS 3 year old colt trot at Scioto Saturday evening, another HICKORY LANE FARM bred colt, SHARP ACTION (Pegasus Spur-Giltedged Action-Speed in Action), came from 10 lengths off the pace at the half and just missed by a head finishing second in a fast 1:57.4f for Owner Al Scherler, trainer Jeff Conger and driver, Robin Miller. It looks as if this talented colt has figured things out and will be a force the rest of the year.

Not to be outdone, AMERICAN PEGASUS (Pegasus Spur-Miss Pan American-American Winner) wired his field in his division of the OSS 2 year old colt trot at Raceway Park Sunday evening, trotting his mile in 2:05.2f over a heavy, sloppy track. This is the first career win for AMERICAN PEGASUS. Congratulations to owner, breeder, Robert Key, and to trainer, Jim Arledge, Jr. and driver, Dan Noble on a job well done!

 

7/17/09

 

JUSTANOTHERSPUR SCORES EASY WIN AT THE MEADOWLANDS IN A NEW LIFETIME MARK OF 1:55.4
 

JUSTANOTHERSPUR (Pegasus Spur-Just Plain Denise-Overcomer) surged from the pocket down the stretch at The Meadowlands Wednesday evening to draw off to an easy victory by more than 3 lengths in a new lifetime mark of 1:55.4 in a conditioned trot. This 5 year old PEGASUS SPUR has now amassed over $105,000.00 in earnings for owners Edward Aronowitz and John De La Rosa, Jr, of New  Jersey. George Brennan drove and Mr Aronowitz trains this gritty son of PEGASUS SPUR, who like all of Pegasus' offspring, just keep getting better with age! Congratulations to his owners and best wishes for the remainder of the 2009 racing season and beyond.



7/8/09

SPECIAL D REMAINS UNDEFEATED IN  A 1:52.1 MEADOWS ROMP
 

SPECIAL D (Stand Forever-Grey Lady D-Cam's Magic Trick) remained undefeated in 2009, winning his sixth consecutive win by 6 open lengths in a 1:52.1f romp last evening at The Meadows. SPECIAL D uncorked a last half mile in a blistering 55.4 to crush his competition. SPECIAL D has developed into a top 3 year old pacer for his sire STAND FOREVER, who year in and year out produces top quality colts and fillies. Congratulations to owners, Jim Koehler, Dan Wozniak and Bill Robinson and to trainer Brian Brown and driver, Brett Miller.
 

6/30/09

 

REMBRANDT SPUR DOMINATES FIELD IN WINNING THE $119,679.00 CURRIER & IVES FINAL AT THE MEADOWS

In a breathtaking display of  27.2 third quarter speed, REMBRANDT SPUR (Pegasus Spur-Marty E-Armbro Illiad) exploded away from the field to crush his seven rivals by 3 1/4 lengths in the Currier & Ives Final for 3 year old colt trotters at The Meadows Monday evening. REMBRANDT SPUR'S  winning time of 1:54.3f lowered by a full second his previous national season's record for three year old colt geldings on a five eights mile track and pushed his 2009 earnings in excess of $100,000.00. Owned by Roy Davis and trained and driven by Dick Stillings, REMBRANDT SPUR, with six victories already this season, has proven that he can trot with the very best three year old trotters here in the MIdwest. HICKORY LANE bred and sold REMBRANDT SPUR as a yearling and we own his mother, MARTY E, who is a 100% producer. HICKORY LANE will sell a gorgeous full sister to REMBRANDT SPUR at the fall Ohio Select Sale September 21st. Don't miss her! Best wishes to REMBRANDT SPUR and his connections the rest of this season and beyond!


6/28/09

SPECIAL D CAPTURES OHIO SIRES STAKES DIVISION FOR THREE YEAR OLD COLT PACERS IN 1:54.3
 

SPECIAL D (Stand Forever-Grey Lady D-Cam's Magic Trick) stretched  his unbeaten streak to five in 2009 with a solid one length victory in Ohio Sires Stakes action at Northfield Park Saturday evening. Owned by Jim Koehler, Dan Wozniak and Bill Robinson of Ohio; trained by Brian Brown and driven by Chris Page, SPECIAL D has carried on STAND FOREVER'S tradition of siring top  colts who compete at the highest level of competition in and outside the State of Ohio. Congratulations to his connections!


6/23/09

REMBRANDT SPUR CAPTURES FASTEST CURRIER & IVES ELIMINATION AT THE MEADOWS IN 1:55.4
 

On Monday evening, REMBRANDT SPUR (Pegasus Spur-Marty E-Armbro Illiad) wired the field in a swift 1:55.4f to capture the fastest of 2 eliminations for the Currier & Ives Trot at The Meadows. The winner of over $40,000.00 and 5 starts already this season, REMBRANDT SPUR will be one of the favorites to capture the $100,000.00 plus final to be raced next week. Owned by Roy Davis and trained and driven by Dick Stillings, REMBRANDT SPUR is a homebred of HICKORY LANE FARM. He hails  from the 100% producing broodmare, Marty E and was sold as a yearling at the Ohio Jug Sale to Mr Davis and Mr Stillings by HICKORY LANE. HICKORY LANE will sell a beautiful full sister to REMBRANDT SPUR at the Ohio Jug Sale this Fall. Congratulations to his connections and good luck in the Final!



6/12/09

SPECIAL D CAPTURES STEAMIN DEMON LATE CLOSER PACING SERIES AT SCIOTO DOWNS IN A BLISTERING 1:53.2
 

SPECIAL D (Stand Forever-Grey Lady D-Cam's Magic Trick) uncorked a furious second half rush in 56.4 seconds to capture the Steamon Deamon $9,000.00 late closer pacing series at Scioto Downs last evening for 3 and 4 year old pacers in a lifetime best mark of 1:53.2f. SPECIAL D is quickly asserting himself as one of the top 3 year old pacers in Ohio. From limited crops, his sire, STAND FOREVER, has consistently sired top quality racehorses and has established himself as one of the very top sires in this State. Congratulations to owners Jim Koehler, Dan Wozniak and William Robinson; his trainer, Brian Brown, and driver Chris Page. Good luck the remainder of the racing season!
 

6/4/09

 

PEGASUS SPUR 3 YEAR OLDS WIN AT THE MEADOWS AND SCIOTO DOWNS
 

LIMA ECHO (Pegasus Spur-Ecotage-Striking Sahbra) and REMBRANDT SPUR (Pegasus Spur-Marty E-Armbro Illiad) won impressively Wednesday evening capping off another successful day for PEGASUS SPUR. At Scioto Downs, LIMA ECHO gamely fought off her challenger from the three quarter pole on to win in over a sloppy track in 2:02.1f in the Killbuck Mary late closer series for 3 and 4 year old trotters. Congratulations to Greg Buckey, Joe Sbrocco and Tom York, her owners, and to Jim Arledge, Jr., trainer, and Del S. Miller her driver. Over at The Meadows, REMBRANDT SPUR returned to his winning ways wiring the field from the seven hole drawing off by an impressive 3-3/4 lengths over a sloppy track in 1:58.2f. It was the fourth win in six starts for REMBRANDT SPUR lifting his 2009 earnings to nearly $30,000.00 for owner Roy Davis and driver-trainer Dick Stillings. REMBRANDT SPUR is a 3 year old son of MARTY E, a 100% producing broodmare owned by Hickory Lane. Congratulations to all!

5/6/09


 

PRIMO SPUR CAPTURES $25,000.00 PREFERRED/OPEN TROT AT THE MEADOWS
 

Today, at The Meadows, PRIMO SPUR (Pegasus Spur-T Tar's Shadowmio-Armbro Illiad) continued his winning ways in the $25,000.00 Preferred/Open Trot by winning in 1:54.2f by a neck. PRIMO SPUR has now amassed earnings in excess of $300,000.00 against the best trotters at The Meadows. Voted The Meadows 2008 Horse of the Year, PRIMO SPUR is PEGASUS SPUR'S top money winning offspring to date. Congratulations to PRIMO SPUR'S connections, Roy Davis, owner and Dick Stillings, trainer-driver, as they motor on in what already is a very successful 2009 campaign.

5/4/09

 

STANDUPNKISSME ROLLS TO EASY VICTORY IN OHIO SIRES STAKE ACTION
 

Last Saturday at Lebanon Raceway, STANDUPNKISSME (Stand Forever-Western Kisses-Western Hanover) got his three year old campaign off to a terrific start by capturing a $16,000.00 leg of the Ohio Sires stakes for three year old colt pacers by going wire to wire in a swift 1:56.3h winning by 3 1/4 lengths for owners DM Stables LLC, Denny Miller and Bill Rufenacht, Archbold, Ohio. STANDUPNKISSME, the fastest two year old colt pacer in the history of Ohio racing, 1:50.3, is gearing up for clashes with the top pacers in the country on the Grand Circuit. Best wishes to his owners and trainer, Jim Mulinix and driver Jim Dailey.

4/28/09

 

REMBRANDT SPUR SIZZLES AT THE MEADOWS IN AN EYE POPPING 1;55.3 IN THE PRIMO SPUR EARLY CLOSER TROT SERIES!
 

REMBRANDT SPUR (Pegasus Spur-Marty E-Armbro Illiad) established the fastest trotting mile for three years olds to date at The Meadows when he crushed his rivals by 7 1/4 lengths in an eye popping 1:55.3f mile in the $15,000.00 Primo Spur Early Closer series for 3 and 4 year old trotting colts and geldings. The Primo Spur Trot is named in honor of Primo Spur, another son of Pegasus Spur who is one of the top Open trotters at The Meadows. REMBRANDT SPUR is a son of Marty E, a Hickory Lane owned 100% producing mare. REMBRANDT SPUR  was born, raised and sold by Hickory Lane as a yearling. Hickory Lane sells a full sister to REMBRANDT SPUR at this Fall's Ohio Jug Sale. REMBRANDT SPUR is owned by Roy Davis, Pittsburgh, PA and driven and trained by Dick Stillings. Best wishes to his connections on what looks like a very promising sophomore campaign!


4/21/09


 

STANDUPNKISSME, OHIO'S 2008 2 YR COLT PACER OF THE YEAR, QUALIFIES AT HOOSIER PARK
 

STANDUPNKISSME (Stand Forever-Western Kisses-Western Hanover), Ohio's 2yr old pacing colt of the year, qualified last Friday at Hoosier Park in impressive fashion. Sitting fifth at the half way point in the race, STANDUPNKISSME unleashed a furious second half rally to sprint home in a blistering 55.1, last quarter in 26.3, to win by 2 1/2 lengths in 1:56.3. Owned by DM Stables, LLC, Naples, Fl., Denny Miller, Archbold, Ohio and William Rufenacht, Archibold, Ohio, trained by Jim Mulinix and driven by Jim Dailey, this STAND FOREVER three year old looks primed and ready to take on the best 3 year olds in 2009. We are extremely excited about the prospects for this talented three year old. We wish the connections of STANDUPNKISSME all the best for 2009; it should be a memorable year!

 

4/13/09

 

THREEFOLD PASSES AWAY
 

Sadly, last Friday, THREEFOLD, age 24, passed away at Hickory Lane Farm of natural causes. The son of Big Towner-Three Diamonds had been a mainstay at Hickory lane for the past 13 years siring numerous Ohio Sire Stakes and Ohio Fair Stakes winners including Ohio Sire Stake Champion, SHUTUPANDKISSME. Sire of winners of 22 million dollars, Threefold sired durable, quality racehorses throughout his siring career. Owned by David James Bloodstock, NY,THREEFOLD will be truly missed by all of us at Hickory Lane.





 

HICKORY LANE STALLIONS ENJOY A BIG WEEK AT THE TRACKS
 

Hickory Lane stallions PEGASUS SPUR and THREEFOLD have enjoyed a big week at the major racetracks across the country this week as they show that they can sire horses both at the stake and invitational levels.

PEGASUS SPUR's offspring are winning everywhere. On Tuesday, IMA SPUR (Pegasus Spur- Fly Till Dawn- Arnie's Exchange) won a $15,000.00 Conditioned Trot at The Meadow's in a career best 155.3f for owner-trainer, Jeffrey Indof of Pennsylvania. This 5 year old Pegasus Spur is now closing in on $150,000.00 in lifetime earnings.

On Wednesday at Hoosier Park, B CONTEMPORARY (Pegasus Spur-B Over Soon-Overcomer), bred and raised by Hickory Lane Farm, crushed his rivals in a leg of the Future Stars Series Late Closer by 6 1/4 lengths in a lifetime best mark of 1:57.4 for owners Kimberly Dailey and Paul Thiesing of  Ohio. Jim Dailey trains and drives this nice colt. This 3 year old certainly looks like a top contender for Sires Stakes action this year in Ohio.

Also on Wednesday at The Meadowlands, ONE SHARP SPUR (Pegasus Spur-Toasty-Lucky Almahurst) won at Conditioned Trot, also in a new lifetime best, 1:57 for owners, Wcb Racing Stables. PEGASUS SPUR stands at SEELSTER FARMS, Ontario for the fee of $4,000.00 Cdn. He is a real bargain at that price.

Not to be outdone, ROYALTON STAR (Threefold-Cinder Sandy-Look Sharp) captured the $24,000.00 Invitational Pace at Hoosier Park in 1:53.4 for owner, trainer, Max Shaw. Racing back to his form as a three year old, this THREEFOLD has established himself as one of the best pacers at Hoosier Park. Threefold stands at Hickory Lane for the very reasonable fee of $1,000.00; don't miss out! Congratulations to all on a great week of racing!
 

3/9/09
 

PEGASUS SPUR RANKS AMONG THE TOP FIFTEEN OF LEADING MONEY WINNING ALL AGED SIRES IN NORTH AMERICA
 

As of March 9, 2009 PEGASUS SPUR ranks among the top fifteen (15) trotting sires in North America in total earnings. He is just behind Credit Winner and ahead of Kadabra. This is quite an accomplishment for a sire who only has 308 total offspring racing, nearly half compared to all other trotting stallions. In fact, PEGASUS SPUR'S father, SJ Photo, ranks second nationally. Pegasus Spur's aged horses are racing all over North America and are at the biggest and most popular racing locales. Among those currently racing are open trotters PRIMO SPUR and SAND WYNDHAM. PEGASUS SPUR stands at Seelster Farms, Lucan, Ontario for a fee of $4,000.00 cdn. In today's market, PEGASUS SPUR represents a tremendous value. Don't miss out, book now!



2/20/09

FLY EMILY FLY CAPTURES FASTEST DIVISION OF CLOSING BELL TROT SERIES AT THE MEADOWS
 

FLY EMILY FLY (Pegasus Spur-Butter Fly-Heydey) captured the fastest division of the Closing Bell Series for 3 and 4 year old trotters at The Meadows in 2:00.3 Thursday afternoon by an easy 3 lengths for owners Robert and Paulann Sidley, Painesville, Ohio and trainer, Patrick Medors and driver Bill Zendt. Pegasus Spur stands stud at Seelster Farms in Ontario for the 2009 breeding season. His service fee is $4,000.00 Canadian. Congratulations to all.



2/3/09

SAND WYNDHAM MAKES IT TWO IN A ROW WITH FASTEST SPLIT IN THE DON MILLS TROTTING SERIES AT WOODBINE
 

 
SAND WYNDHAM (Pegasus Spur-Sand Chic-Pine Chip) won for the second consecutive week in the $25,000.00 split of the Don Mills trotting series at Woodbine Monday evening with the fastest split in 1:55.4. This sets up SAND WYNDHAM as the favorite for the final. Congratulations to his new owner, Bradley Adams, Milton, Ontario and his trainer, Ben Wallace. Given his size and strength, SAND WYNDHAM is set up for a monster four year old campaign. Best wishes to his connections! PEGASUS SPUR stands at Seelster Farms, Ontario for the 2009 breeding season. His service fee is $4,000.00 Canadian; don't delay!

 

1/21/09

 

PRIMO SPUR WINS BACK TO BACK PREFERRED TROTS AT THE MEADOWS

Showing to all that he is the best aged trotter at The Meadows, PRIMO SPUR (Pegasus Spur-T Tar's Shadowmio-Armbro Illiad) has captured the first two $25,000.00 Preferred Trots at The Meadows in 2009. This 5 year old PEGASUS SPUR gelding now owns a bankroll of $271,036 with a lifetime record at 4 of 1:54.4f. Congratulations to owner Roy Davis and trainer, driver, Dick Stillings. PEGASUS SPUR enjoyed a very successful start to his breeding career in Ontario at Seelster Farms in 2008. This trend is expected to continue in 2009 as his offspring are establishing themselves as top contenders at the major racetracks. PEGASUS SPUR'S service fee for 2009 is $4,000cdn. Please contact Seelster Farms for your booking contract.

1/21/09

 

STANDUPNKISSE HONORED AS 2 YEAR OLD COLT PACER OF THE YEAR IN OHIO

STANDUPNKISSME, 2, 1:52.3 (Stand Forever-Western Kisses-Western Hanover), was honored Saturday evening by the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association as the best 2 year old colt pacer of the year in 2008. This is the second horse that STAND FOREVER has sired to achieve such high acclaim. Congratulations to his owners, Dean and Denny Miller and Bill Rufenacht all from Ohio along with his trainer, Jim Mulinix. Great things are expected from this colt as a 3 year old and we will all be anxiously awaiting his return to the races. Best wishes to all!

1/21/09

JP JACKPOT WINS $60,000.00 DOMINIC FRINZI INVITATIONAL PACE SATURDAY AT YONKERS RACEWAY
 

On Saturday, January 17, 2009 the 6 year old STAND FOREVER gelding JP JACKPOT wired a talented field of aged open pacers to win the $60,000.00 Dominic Frinzi Invitational Pace in 1:54.3 for owners Ian Fromowitz and John Fielding. JP JACKPOT has developed into one of the top free for all aged pacers on the East Coast. Ohioan John Poppe is the breeder of JP JACKPOT, out of his fine Falcon Almahurst mare, BELLARELLA. Congratulations to all!