See Racing Legends in Their New Careers

The National Standardbred Horse Show will be held September 19–21 at the Horse Park of New Jersey, highlighting the versatility of retired Standardbreds across a wide range of disciplines. Several racing legends will be among the entries, now thriving in second careers.

Homicide Hunter
Mr Cantab–Evening Prayer • Trotter • Mark 1:48.4 • $1.7M earnings
Once the world’s fastest trotter, Homicide Hunter retired after setting a 1:48.4 mile and earning more than $1.7 million. Now with MMXX Standardbreds, he is entered in English Pleasure, Showmanship, and In-Hand classes.

Golden Receiver
Village Jove–Royal Gold • Pacer • Mark 1:48 • $2.2M earnings
A fan favorite with 63 wins and $2.2 million earned, Golden Receiver will be competing in English Pleasure, Equitation, Showmanship, the Hunt Seat Equitation Challenge, and War Horse divisions.

Michaels Power
Camluck–Michelle’s Jackpot • Pacer • Mark 1:48.1 • $1.9M earnings
Canada’s 2012 Horse of the Year and Little Brown Jug champion, Michaels Power retired with $1.9 million in earnings. His show schedule includes In-Hand Conformation, War Horse Pleasure, Western speed events, Western Horsemanship, and Trail.

Wisenheimer
Revenue S–Connemara • Trotter • Mark 1:53.1 • $500K+ earnings
A steady Meadowlands campaigner by Revenue S, Wisenheimer earned more than $500,000 on the track. He remains under the guidance of his former racing trainer Jenny Melander, who also trained him to ride under saddle and will be competing him at the National Show

Fans will recognize not just these horses, but many other accomplished racers throughout the weekend’s classes. Full details are available at sphonj.org/national.