For the second year in a row, Brittany Farms has been voted harness racing’s “Breeder of the Year” by the U.S. Harness Writers Association. The award was announced at the Jan. 16 Dan Patch Awards show, a “virtual” production this year.
Breeder of Harness Champions
Brittany-bred 2YO Male Pacer of the Year Perfect Sting
Brittany-bred Older Male Pacer of the Year Bettor's Wish
Brittany-bred Older Female Trotter of the Year Manchego
Latest News & Videos
January 18
Brittany again voted Breeder of the Year
January 08
American Ideal’s book nearly full
Fresh off a remarkable season at the yearling sales, breeders are choosing the pacing stallion that can get them both top-market yearlings and exceptional performers in major national stakes and in the NYSS program.
December 10
No. 1 In Average Earnings... Again!
For the third year in a row, Brittany Farms ranks as North America’s leading breeder in average earnings per starter, with a lofty per-racehorse earnings figure of more than $35,000 in this shortened racing season.
November 27
Real Desire: Yearlings In High Demand!
Despite having only a few yearlings on offer, Real Desire led all pacing sires at the 2020 Hoosier Classic Yearling Sale with an average of $42,833. Larry Bond and Burke Racing took home his top sellers at $65,000 and $48,000, respectively.
Facts & Figures
Brittany bred, raised and sold Manchego, a 3-time Breeders Crown Champion, was among the horses that helped propel Brittany-breds to $7.4-million in 2020 earnings.
2020 LEADING BREEDERS
AVG. EARNINGS/STARTER
| Farm | Starters | Avg. Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Brittany Farms | 204 | $36,350 |
| Hunterton Farm | 234 | 29,435 |
| White Birch Farm | 140 | 27,903 |
| Hanover Shoe Farms | 996 | 24,939 |
| Diamond Creek Farm | 138 | 24,505 |
| All-American H'breds | 118 | 24,250 |
| Blue Chip Bloodstock | 194 | 22,081 |
| Seelster Farms | 206 | 20,029 |
| Midland Acres | 165 | 18,279 |
| Winbak Farm | 909 | 15,535 |
Final USTA statistics. Based on top ten money-winning N.A. breeders with 100 or more starters.
Brittany Stallion Management stands the highly-successful sires American Ideal at Blue Chip Farms in New York and Real Desire at Ivy Lane Farm in Indiana. Click on their names for complete performance reports, statistics and a 2021 booking application.
