Winbak Farm has announced that Artspeak p, 2, 1:50.2; 3, 1:47.4 ($1,770,980) will have a new base of operations for stallion duty in 2024, standing at Schwartz Boarding Farm in Indiana.
“We believe that Artspeak should make a great addition in the rich Indiana program,” said Pat Woods, Winbak Farm of Canada Manager. “He is a handsome and talented millionaire that is a proven sire of winners.”
Artspeak sold for $100,000 as a yearling at Lexington. He was the O’Brien and USHWA Dan Patch Two-Year-Old Colt Pacer of the Year award winner. At two, Artspeak was the richest in his freshman division.
Artspeak won 14 races. At two, he won the Bluegrass Stakes at The Red Mile, $565,000 Governor's Cup final at Woodbine Mohawk Park (1:50.4), Metro Pace elimination and $667,000 final at Mohawk (two-year-old record of 1:50.2), New Jersey Sire Stakes leg and $100,000 final at The Meadowlands, and Nassagaweya Stakes division at Mohawk. He was third in the Governor's Cup elimination at Mohawk and International Stallion Stakes division at The Red Mile.
“At two, Artspeak won eight of his 10 starts,” said Jack Burke, Winbak Farm General Manager. “He showed speed, class and athleticism from the beginning of his racing career.”
At three, Artspeak won the Breeders Crown elimination at Woodbine Racetrack (second in the $689,244 final), Max Hempt Memorial elimination at Pocono Downs (second in the $500,000 final), New Jersey Sire Stakes leg and $100,000 final at The Meadowlands, $224,907 Simcoe Stakes division at Mohawk and $450,000 Tattersalls Stakes at The Red Mile (lifetime record of 1:47.4). He was second in the $319,400 Cane Pace final at The Meadowlands, Little Brown Jug heat at Delaware County Fair and North America Cup elimination at Mohawk. He was third in the New Jersey Classic final at The Meadowlands.
“Being a son of Western Ideal from an Artsplace dam, he should be a great cross for many mares,” said Woods. “He is already a proven cross with mares sired by Allamerican Native, Bettors Delight, Big Towner, Cambest, Die Laughing, Dragon Again, Expensive Scooter, Mach Three, No Pan Intended, Pro Bono Best and The Panderosa.”
Artspeak is the sire of Pennsylvania Stakes winner Seth Hanover, p, 2, Q1:55.2f; 3, 1:52f; 1:52h -'22; BT1:51.3h-'23 ($371,289), Ontario Sires Stakes Gold division winner Magical Arthur, p, 2, 1:52s; 3, 1:50.3s -'22; BT1:49.1s-'22 ($386,970) and Pennsylvania stakes winner Bipbopnallie, p, 3, 1:54.1h; 1:51f ($273,627). He is the sire of 2023 Grassroots Semi-Final winner Palladium Hanover, p, 3, 1:51.2s -’23 ($112,734) and 2023 Ontario Harvest Series division winner Tamara Hanover, p, 2, 1:52.3s -'23 ($58,890).
“We are excited for Artspeak to start a new chapter in his stallion career,” said Burke. “Winbak Farm would like to thank the Artspeak syndicate for allowing us to stand him at Winbak Farm of Canada and we wish him the best in his new location.”
Artspeak will stand for $3,000 USD at Schwartz Breeding Farm in Berne, Indiana. For breeding season procedures and information, call 260-589-2037. His bookings will continue to be managed by Winbak Farm of Canada. For booking information, either visit winbakfarm.com, email [email protected] or call 905-838-2145.
(With files from Winbak Farm)