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Prospect Horses at the Track These Thoroughbred horses for sale are still at the track or at their owners’ farms. We usually do not have video and you are purchasing them sight unseen with a vet check.
Read the page. “Buying a Track Prospect Horse” to understand the process. If you are not comfortable buying this way, please look at the horses in training at Bits & Bytes Farm or our Resale Horses. We have horses in all price ranges. Check out our page titled Pricing Information or read our FAQ page for answers to some of the most common questions. We do not give prices by e-mail. Please call for pricing.
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Updated May 12, 2012
Click on the photo or the horse’s name to see more information and photos. Each horse has a page of photos and a more detailed description.
“Butterface” (yes that's her barn name) is 2007, 15'2+ hand bay Thoroughbred filly for sale directly from her race trainer/owner. She won one race and that is it. She would be the perfect event horse or jumper for a smaller rider. This filly is well priced for the budget conscience buyer.
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“Graduate” is 2006, a 16. 1 and a half hand Thoroughbred mare. She is a fantastically put together. She is kind on the ground and is a nice ride. Would make a great field hunt er or dressage horse. Bargain priced for a quick sale!
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“Millie” is a big beautiful 2008, 16 hand Thoroughbred filly for sale. She is clean legged and is being retired sound. She is super sweet and just floats across the ground. “Millie” would look fantastic in the hunter or dressage ring or as a 3-day eventer.
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“Mullee” is a 2006, 16.3 hand chestnut gelding who only raced twice. He neck reins and can be ridden Western and/or English. He is a fun ride with a huge stride and he is easy going. Will do well jumping, in the hunter field or as a 3-day event horse. This horse has a ton of potential.
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“Mark” is a 16.1+ hand, five year old chestnut (three white stockings and a blaze) Thoroughbred gelding for sale from his breeder. He was broke to race at Calumet Farm and sent to Barbaro's trainer Michael Matz. He is loving and sensible and not spooky.
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“Mimi” is a 2007, 16.1 hand plus 3/4 inch, dark bay, Thoroughbred mare for sale from her race track trainer. This mare would also make a great warmblood or Quarterhorse broodmare because she has the size and build for it but she is sound for a second career as a sport horse.
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“Brass” is a 2004, 16 hand, chestnut Thoroughbred gelding for sale from his breeder. He never raced or was in race training. He has done some cavalleti and small jumps, he is very willing, just green. “Brass” has a sweet personality, he enjoys being groomed and fussed over.
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Cab is a 2003, 16 hand, chestnut, Thoroughbred gelding for sale. He is very nice to handle and well mannered on the ground. He is easy to ride and has no vices.This is a super cute guy with a great eye. His is a nice mover and should fit into anyone's program whether it be a field hunter, show hunter or even 3-day event horse. SOLD! Congratulations to Cathy Smith of Salt Lake City, Utah on the purchase of Cab!
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“Freeby” is a 2007, 16 hand non winner of a race with about a dozen lifetime starts. He trains out of the trainer's farm and is used to galloping in the back field.He has gone back to racing and but may be available in a few months.
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Mi Chabela aka “Bella” is a 2009, 16+ hand Thoroughbred filly with a ton of growing left to do. She could finish out close to 16'3. SOLD! in 12 hours from our Facebook page!
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“Hobo” is a 2004, 16.2 and 1/2 inch tall chestnut gelding. He was bred and owned by same owner till his was retired this past fall. He is being retired sound with no vices. “Hobo” is a big solid horse and a beautiful mover with tons of athletic ability and great feet.
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“Leon” is a very fun loving 16 hand 2002 bay Thoroughbred gelding with tons of personality. He is kind and well behaved on the ground and great to ride. SOLD!
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Dr. Sidney is a 2007, 16.2 hand stocky dark bay Thoroughbred horse for sale. He has dropped down in racing and has nowhere to go so he is done racing. He is an easy horse to work around and he gallops like a baby at the training center he is stabled at. SOLD!
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“Dance” is a 2009, 16.1 hand, chestnut Thoroughbred gelding. He is extremely athletic and built to be a 3-Day event horse. If you are looking for a young prospect to bring along slowly, this is the horse. He is well behaved and loves attention and he has been well cared for – check out his dapples!
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“Monte” is a 16.1 hand grey Thoroughbred gelding for sale. He was foaled April 16, 2004. He is by Maria's Mon and his grand daddy is A.P. Indy. This is a WELL BRED horse who has not lived up to his race horse pedigree. SOLD!
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Young Joe is a 2005, 16 hand, stout gelding. His owner is wanting to reinvest his money into a younger horse and has decided to retire Joe – sound and fit for his new career. He is vice free and appears to be sound for any career. SOLD!
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Crowd Catcher is a 2004, dark bay Thoroughbred mare. Her grand sires are Storm Cat and Private Thoughts. She has had only one foal who has not yet raced. She stands 16 hands tall. She is only being sold cause she did not make much money as a race horse which makes her foals are unmarketable for racing. She retired sound and is ready for a new career. This mare can be ridden or bred to sport horses. She is big boned with big feet and should produce nice sport horse foals. The only foal she had was very large. She is a nice mover and would make a good show horse and broad mare. Her breeder bred the previous four generations of this mare so we really know her pedigree and family history. SOLD!
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Smart Eddie aka “Eddie” is a 2007, 16 hand (and growing) bay Thoroughbred gelding. His owner/trainer says he is the best looking horse she has ever owned and he has a disposition to match. He is still has more growing to do. Congratulations to Tandy Becker of Tampa, FL!
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Callie's Wright aka “Kallie” is a 2004 16.3+ hand bay Thoroughbred mare for sale from her race track owner/trainer. “Kallie” is easy to handle and her trainer loads her by herself and takes her to the different tracks to race without anyone to help her. She is a grand daughter of Storm Cat. She has two Triple Crown winners in her pedigree: Secretariat and Affirmed. This is a very well bred mare who is believed sound for any career. SOLD!
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“My Heart” is a 2007, 17 hand + (1/2 inch) chestnut Thoroughbred gelding for sale from the track. He has tons of growing and filling out left to do. He is super sweet and kind. SOLD! Congratulations to Joanna Zschau of Germany and Huntsville, AL.
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Great Game is a 16.3 hand black Thoroughbred mare. She looks like a warmblood not a Thoroughbred. She is being sold because she throws foals that are just too big to be raced. She is the mother to Running Tall and our new baby Saint Lawrence. SOLD! Congratulations to Chuck Dixon of Bangor, Maine!
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