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We will be gearing up for Harrisburg in early November to pick up a New York bred or 2. We will also be looking at young...
09/20/2026

We will be gearing up for Harrisburg in early November to pick up a New York bred or 2. We will also be looking at young horses to race up through the classes. I am inviting smaller investors in for as little as 5% of anything I buy. I really believe the NY program allows the average owner a chance to race and compete and have a better chance at coming out ahead. Mali and I are very excited about moving to Monague @ Big Z farm! It's been a while since I was stabled at a professionally maintained racetrack and we look forward to it. We have over a month to get our ducks in a row. Anyone with interest or questions is welcome to message me on here or text Randy (607)333-5426

It’s been a while since our last post, but, Mali and I are excited to be moving to Big Z farm in Montague, NJ beginning ...
09/02/2026

It’s been a while since our last post, but, Mali and I are excited to be moving to Big Z farm in Montague, NJ beginning October. We will be racing Monticello, Yonkers & Meadowlands. We are also going to the yearling sales this fall. Please reach out if we can help you. (607)333-5426

10/04/2024

September was a very successful month for the stable. Abby was the biggest star winning 3 in a row in the Opens @ Monticello. Smooch had no wins but had a great second at The Meadows at 99/1. Arnie's Angel got going at Monticello with a much overdue trip to the winners circle with Fern Paquet aboard. Long Weekend contributed with a game win on the front at Monti for Bruce Aldrich. Lady Julia was very consistent getting nice checks in most of her starts. Keystone Blade was his steady self and made money. Quick Snap had a second and a third in the big Final at Tioga. He was ultra game for Greg Merton after a tough first over grind. Beltane only had one start from the 8 hole which amounted to a training trip. Believer struggled with sickness and only had one no chance start at Monti. Hillasviva got qualified and a couple starts. He made a break with Palone at the Meadoows when he chased him a little too much in the last turn.
Now with Tioga closed we have been split between The Meadows and Monticello. We will be deciding as time goes on which horses need to be replaced with better ones and where to race them to maximize their earning potential. The Meadowlands opens back up soon, and we may try it there with a couple. We are still planning on adding a couple at the Harrisburg sale next month. Stay tuned. Thanks!

09/22/2024

The Tioga meet ended last night and I was proud of how the team raced throughout the season. We won our share, and the horses all fought hard.
I am most pleased when people who ship in compliment us on what a pleasure it is to race here as opposed to most places. It's not perfect, but it is run like a track and entertainment venue should be run.
When friends and relatives want to visit, they always have a wonderful experience at the hotel, casino, and dining establishments.
I want to thank Shades for all he does both behind the scenes and in front of the microphone throughout the year. From the security staff, race office, and upper management; Tioga shines as an example of what many other tracks should aspire to.
Now it's time to start hitting the highway and see where each horse can fit in and do well. Thanks for following!

09/11/2024

Elvis final prep

Hillasviva (Elvis) is ready to qualify after a brief vacation post purchase.
09/11/2024

Hillasviva (Elvis) is ready to qualify after a brief vacation post purchase.

09/03/2024

Taft Stable review for August 2024
August was a good month for most of the horses and an excellent one for a couple. Believer was very steady with a first over win as well as a couple other good checks. Long Weekend started off poorly but did manage a second with me driving in an amateur event. He is still a work in progress but, has lots of ability and desire. Lady Julia is gradually turning into the filly we hoped she would be when we bought her. She got a check in every start and showed versatility. Even finished second at Monticello which is good since Tioga closes soon. Smooch was great in a couple starts at Tioga earning her second lifetime win. We tried her at Monticello last week, but she struggled in the turns. We will have to keep her on bigger tracks for the time being. Arnie’s Angel got a few checks and seems to be rounding into pretty good form. She is approved to be bred to Huntsville in the spring; so, her racing days are numbered. Keystone Blade tried hard all month, primarily dragging me around in the amateurs. He got checks and then a nice second the other night with Mike Merton aboard. He is in to go at Monticello this week as is Lady Julia again. We claimed a horse named Quick Snap for the claiming series at Tioga. He had a fifth in his only start for us in August. Hillasviva is a young trotter we bought in July who I gave some time off to grow out his feet. He’s training well and should qualify in a couple weeks. Abby Rose was a star this month! Since adding hopples she has an extra gear and a huge confidence boost. She won a Monticello open as well as a winners over at Tioga in a lifetime best 1:51 flat. She will go back to Monticello or Batavia to try the opens. We close on the 21st of September at Tioga so we have to figure out where they all fit best. I am planning on a lot of overnight road trips to whatever track offers us the best chance of success. Also planning on picking up some more young ones this fall either privately or at Harrisburg in November. Thanks for reading!

08/24/2024

New guy enjoying himself

08/15/2024

Looking for paddock help at Batavia Saturday night. 11th race lasix. Text Randy (607)333-5426

Application for the scholarship coming up in September
07/30/2024

Application for the scholarship coming up in September

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