Foals By Earnings - As of 12/11/2024

Tall Dark Stranger ranks in the top 10 for 2YO Pacing Earnings with $1,118,205 in earnings (as of 10-21-24).

9-17-24 At The Red Mile $50,000 KY Goldenrod Series Final
Delray Beach (Tall Dark Stranger-Idyllic Beach) 2YOPC p,1:52.2m Yannick Gingras guided the Nancy Takter pupil 2nd to the ¼, taking the lead past the ½ in 55.2, ¾ in 1:24 and a 28.2 final panel kept Delray Beach a head in front at the wire. Third straight win in ’24, including 2 in the series before the final for Black Horse Racing, John Fielding and Morrison Racing Stables.
9-3-24 At The Red Mile KY Goldenrod 4th Leg
Delray Beach (Tall Dark Stranger-Idylic Beach) 2YOPC p,1:52.1m Second straight win in the series. Yannick Gingras held the lines for Nancy Takter 6th to the ½, then 2nd over past the ¾ marker 4th and clearing the top into the stretch winning by 2-1/4 lengths in a new career best record. John Fielding, Morrison Racing Stable and Black Horse Racing own the freshman pacer.
Banderas (Tall Dark Stranger-Reflect With Me) 2YOPC p,1:51.4m Andy Miller motored the Tony Alagna trainee from post 5 to take the first quarter fraction in 28.4, covered to the half in 56.3 and pocket sitting through a 1:25 ¾ panel, they dashed for the cash with a 26.3 final quarter winning by a length over likewise sired Handsome Stranger (Tall Dark Stranger-Silk Beach). Two second place finishes and a third in the series previously, Banderas scored his first lifetime win for Brittany Farms LLC, Riverview Racing LLC, Steven Head and Pryde Stables Inc.
9-3-24 At The Red Mile Wildcat Series 4th Leg
Lafitte (Tall Dark Stranger-Baby You’re The Best) 2YOPC p,1:54m Second straight win in the series. Andy Miller was in the bike for Tony Alagna 3rd through the ½ first over 2nd to the ¾ and taking the wire first by a half length margin for owners Robert Leblanc, Pryde Stables Inc. and Caviart Farms.
Hanover Shoe Farms will offer 16 yearlings by Tall Dark Stranger at sales this fall, including two exceptional individuals at Lexington –
Hip # 49 Thiago Hanover b.c. (Tall Dark Stranger-Trillions Hanover) KY and PA eligible. First foal from Stakes Winner Trillions Hanover p,1:49.3m $344,741 and Hip # 207 Snuggle Up Hanover b.f. (Tall Dark Stranger-Staycation Hanover) KY and PA eligible. First foal from Staycation Hanover p,3,1:51.3f $82,299.
9-1-24 At The Red Mile
Strangerinthenight (Tall Dark Stranger-Tall Drink Hanover) 2YOPF p,1:51.2m Maiden win. David Miller held the lines for Tony Alagna in the freshman pacer’s maiden victory from post 9. Moving from 5th to first in passing gear past the 1/2, Miller dusted the field by 4-3/4 lengths at the wire for Brittany Farms, Riverview Racing LLC, Steven Head and Pryde Stables Inc. Tall Dark Stranger sired, White Lotus was 2nd
8-25-24 At the Red Mile KY Goldenrod Series Leg 3
Delray Beach (Tall Dark Stranger-Idyllic Beach) 2YOPC p,1:51.2m Maiden win. Yannick Gingras was in the bike for Nancy Takter getting off 4th through early fractions, 3rd into the stretch with a 27 final panel to take the wire first by a ½ length over likewise sired Handsome Stranger. Black Horse Racing, John Fielding and Morrison Racing Stables own the freshman pacer.
8-25-24 At the Red Mile Wildcat Series
Lafitte (Tall Dark Stranger-Baby Your the Best) 2YOPC Maiden win. Andy Miller was on the move with the Tony Alagna pupil 2nd over 5th to the ½, three wide at the ¾ 4th and closing in on the win with a 26.3 final fraction taking the wire first by 1-3/4 lengths for Robert Leblanc, Pryde Stables Inc. and Caviart Farms.
Hanover Shoe Farms will offer 16 yearlings by Tall Dark Stranger at sales this fall including two at Lexington-
Hip # 49 Thiago Hanover b.c. (Tall Dark Stranger-Trillions Hanover) KY and PA eligible. First foal from Stakes Winner Trillions Hanover p,1:49.3m $344,741, a ¾ sister to Lyons Sentinel p,1:48m $2,139,086 (2019 2019 PASS Two-Year-Old Filly Pacer Champion, $405,000 She’s A Great Lady in 1:49.3s, Simpson Stake winner, Breeders Crown elimination winner-2nd in Final, 2YOMatron winner; 2020 3YO Glen Garnsey and Breeders Crown elimination winner-2nd in Final of Breeders Crown; 2021 $160,000 Artiscape 1:48, $100,000 Clara Barton 1:48.1, $191,050 Lady Liberty 1:48.1, $252,800 Roses Are Red 1:49.1s, $189,600 Milton elimination 1:49 and Final 1:49.2s, $168,000 Dayton Distaff 1:48.2, $175,000 TVG Mares 1:49.1m, 2022 $100,000 Clara Barton 1:50.2).
Hip # 207 Snuggle Up Hanover b.f. (Tall Dark Stranger-Staycation Hanover) KY and PA eligible. First foal from Staycation Hanover p,3,1:51.3f $82,299- a daughter of 2015 Shady Daisy winner and 2014 two-year-old filly NJSS Champion- Stacia Hanover p,3,1:49.2m $294,140.
8-19-24 At The Red Mile Wildcat Series Leg 3
Blossom (Tall Dark Stranger-Crescent City) 2YOPF p,1:53.3m Maiden win. Yannick Gingras guided the Per Engblom pupil sitting 3rd then pulling first over past the ¾ and kicking in a 27.4 LQ for the win by 2-1/2 lengths. VIP Internet Stable LLC, Zippett Racing Stable and Engblom Stable LLC own the freshman pacer.
8-12-24 At The Red Mile
Interstatedaydream (Tall Dark Stranger-Rocknroll Vision) 2YOPC p,1:54.1 Josert Fonseca piloted the pacer for Nancy Takter routing a long mile on the outside line through mid-fractions and closing in with a 27.3 final panel to take the wire in front by a head for John Fielding and E Five Racing.
8-11-24 At The Red Mile KY Goldenrod Series
Flossy Hill (Tall Dark Stranger-Party Girl Hill) 2YOPF p,1:52.1m Dexter Dunn went wire-to-wire with the Chris Ryder trained freshman clocking a 26.1 final fraction to take the wire first by 1-3/4 lengths over Papi Rob Hanover sired Intricacy. It was the talented filly’s second straight Goldenrod victory and a career best mark for owner Tom Hill.
Long Hot Summer (Tall Dark Stranger-Real Long Hanover) 2YOPF p,1:53.1m Andrew McCarthy guided the Tony Alagna trained pacer to her maiden win for Marvin Katz, Riverview Racing LLC and Alagna Racing LLC.
Bytheliteofthemoon (Bettor’s Wish-Shining Beauty) 2YOPF p,1:51.3m Co-owners Dexter Dunn and Chris Ryder teamed up for the filly’s second trip to the winner’s circle in the Goldenrod Series and new lifetime record. Tall Dark Stranger sired Californiastranger was 2nd.
8-5-24 At Grand River
Wayward Blue Chip (Tall Dark Stranger-Warrawee Sunshine) 2YOPF p,1:56.3f Maiden win. Louis Roy on the lines for Blake MacIntosh and owner Clancy Farms.
8-4-24 At Pocono $47,628 PASS divisions
Hanover Bred Nikola J (Tall Dark Stranger -Ideal Newton) 2YOPC p,1:52f Tim Tetrick triumphed with the Scott Di Domenico pupil in a wire-to-wire effort and new career best. A winner of 2 starts in ’24 and $32,906 for Oompa’s Farm Inc. and Joseph Barbera.
8-4-24 At The Red Mile $15,000 Kentucky Golden Rod
Handsome Stranger (Tall Dark Stranger -Silk Beach) 2YOPG p,1:54.3m Maiden win. Dexter Dunn drove 2nd to the ¾ then launched a 27.4 final fraction to win by a length for trainer Chris Ryder. Previously 3rd in TSS leg at The Meadows, Handsome Stranger is owned by Fred Hertrich III.

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2024 - Tall Dark Stranger is the only horse in history to win the Metro Pace and Breeders Crown as a two year old and return to racing as a three year old and win both the Meadowlands Pace and North American Cup. Tall Dark Stranger also won the International Stallion Stakes at 2 in route to being voted 2-Year-Old Colt Pacer of the Year in both the United States and Canada. At three, in addition to the Meadowlands Pace and North American Cup, Tall Dark Stranger also captured The Cane Pace and The Kentucky Sire Stakes Final. He was voted 2020 Dan Patch Horse of the Year. Seemingly destined for greatness from his birth, Tall Dark Stranger was a $330,000 purchase from the 2018 Lexington Selected Sale. He was considered by many to be the premier pacing colt offered at that venue that year. A stunning individual by the legendary stallion Bettors Delight, Tall Dark Stranger hails from one of harness racing’s most prolific families. He is out of World Champion and Dan Patch and O’Brien Award Winning 2-Year-Old Pacing Filly of the Year Precocious Beauty p,2,1:50.1 ($838,004), she a sister to successful pacing stallion Sportswriter and out of a sister to Swinging Beauty P,1:49.4 ($893,268) and the grandam of 2021 leading first crop stallion Downbytheseaside P,2,1:49, 3.1:48.3f ($2,179,558).

Tall Dark Stranger’s first foals race this year.

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