When putting together these wishlists, sometimes there’s a theme in mind and we will seek out horses to fit that theme. Other times the theme will present itself while we comb through currently available horses. The later is the case this week, as we’ve stumbled upon three adoptable OTTBs all described as being nice movers and all located in Kentucky.
You’ll be looking fancy in the first phase on any of these three picks. Come and get ’em!
Simsbury. Photo via New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.
Simsbury (BLAME – KENNY LANE, BY FORESTRY): 2015 1 15.3-hand Kentucky-bred gelding
Simsbury, better known as “Victor” around the barn is a compact cutie with a royal pedigree. He didn’t do too poorly at the track, earning $77,290 in eleven career starts. He seemed to show some promise early in his career, but his 2019 earnings just didn’t compare to 2018 so his connections thought it best to have him move on to a different career at the end of this season. Victor is a true gentleman and has excellent ground manners, but he’s certainly not lackluster under saddle. This smart gelding moves uphill and already understands the concept of lengthening and shortening his stride.
Located in Lexington, Kentucky.
View Simsbury on New Vocations Racehorse Adoption.
Uncle Ackie. Photo by Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.
Uncle Ackie (OLD TOPPER – ALKI POINT, BY HARBOR THE GOLD): 2014 15.3-hand California-bred gelding
Uncle Ackie arrived at Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center (MMSC) as the beneficiary of great aftercare thanks to some of his breeders who wanted to make sure that “Ackie” would up in the best of hands after his 24 start race career was over. Ackie has no history of injury and came to MMSC in February and enjoyed a summer off simply to rest and relax. He’s now entered training again and is back under saddle learning the basics of being a riding horse. His athletic ability and lofty movement is going to make somebody very happy, but only if they can provide an amazing home for this special horse!
Located in Lexington, Kentucky.
View Uncle Ackie on Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.
Winning Day. Photo via Second Stride.
Winning Day (CANDY RIDE (ARG) – THE BEST DAY EVER, BY BRAHMS): 2015 16.0-hand Kentucky-bred mare
Winning Day would like to help you find your winning ways! This young filly is very well-bred, out of a dam who placed in multiple grades stakes races, but wasn’t able to find the success on the track that her name would imply. Another lovely mover, Winning Day retired with no history of injury and flew through her vet exam upon arrival at Second Stride.
Located in Prospect, Kentucky.
