NEW ARRIVAL: OH-bred Colt (Mind Control × Drama Darling) aqcuired at June OBS Sale. Breezed a smooth 10.0. Thanks to Nick Sallusto, Thorostock LLC and John Kimmel for finding what we feel is a gem.

est. 2008 · Thoroughbred Racing & Breeding

Poe
Racing Stable LLC

A boutique thoroughbred breeding and ownership operation built on a singular philosophy — quality over quantity, patience over impulse, and a deep respect for the incredible animals that make this great sport possible.

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Our Story

A Boutique Approach
to Breeding Excellence

Poe Racing Stable LLC was founded from a place of true passion for racing and love for the animals that make it possible. We operate with a belief that the most enduring success in thoroughbred racing comes not from volume, but from vision and from treating our barn as a family.

We are a boutique breeding and ownership operation — selective in our mares, deliberate in our matings, and unwavering in our commitment to producing horses with the physical tools and mental fortitude to compete at the highest levels. While success is our ultimate goal, nothing exceeds our commitment to providing the healthiest and safest environments for our horses to thrive both during and after their careers are over.

Our methodology centers on deep pedigree analysis, conformation evaluation, and an intimate understanding of each individual horse. We don't chase trends. We identify talent early, develop it patiently, and let the results speak for themselves on the track.

What sets Poe Racing apart is our hands-on approach. Every decision — from selecting the right stallion for a mare to choosing the right trainer for a young horse — is made with care, experience, and genuine passion for the sport.

30+
Years in the Sport
$2,000,000+
Total Career Earnings
100%
Stakes Producing Mares
8
Black Type Runners
Poe Racing Stable LLC Est. 2008
Stakes
Producers & Winners in Roster
Graded
Race Competitors
National
NY, KY, OH, FL
Elite
Trainer Partnerships

Our Mares

Highlights & Notable Progeny

Our mares have proven themselves as elite producers over the years. Below are some of our most accomplished mares and highlights of the top runners they have produced. * indicates a horse foaled prior to mare acquisiton.

Hedonism (KY) Curlin - Forbidden Kiss, by Touch Gold · 2017 · Bay
Career Production Record
5
Foals
3
Racing Age
3
Starters
2
Winners
2
Black Type
$140k
Earnings / Starter

Originally a $40,000 purchase, Hedonism is a mare whose exceptional quality was recognized by the industry at the highest level. She was sold to Taylor Made Farm in 2026 after producing multiple black type performers, a testament to our stable's ability to build mares through precise breeding and attention to detail.

Horse Name
E Z Speaker (KY)
2024 · C · Speaker's Corner
Sold at the 2026 Fasig-Tipton May Two-Year-Old sale for $650,000 to Breeze Easy LLC after an imposing under-tack showing.
$650,000 Sale
Horse Name
One Nine Hundred (KY)
2022 · C · Dialed In
Placed 3rd in the 2026 Tom Fool Stakes (G3, AQU).
Graded Stakes Placed 103 Beyer
Horse Name
Real Macho (KY)
2021 · G · Mucho Macho Man
Beat Catalytic to win the 2024 Carry Back Stakes (L, GP)
Stakes Winner
Acquired by Taylor Made Farm
A reflection of the quality and pedigree that defines the Poe Racing Stable program.
Take Charge Sue (KY) Take Charge Indy - W W American, by Quiet American · 2015 · Bay
Career Production Record
3
Foals
1
Racing Age
1
Starters
1
Winners
1
Black Type
$291k
Earnings / Starter

A recent addition to the Poe Racing Stable program, Take Charge Sue has distinguished herself as a high-quality producer. We are very excited for her latest foal by Complexity - a full sister to stakes winner Valtellina.

Horse Name
Valtellina* (NY)
2022 · F · Complexity
Winner of the 2025 Empire Distaff Stakes (BAQ)
Stakes Winner
Horse Name
Unnamed Colt* (NY)
2024 · C · Mind Control
Sold for $45,000 at the 2026 OBS April Sale
Horse Name
Unnamed Filly (NY)
2026 · F · Complexity
Full-sister to Valtellina
Promising Foal
Crafty Tigress (OH) Hold That Tiger - Crafty Crypto, by Crafty Prospector · 2007 · Chestnut
Career Production Record
5
Foals
5
Racing Age
5
Starters
4
Winners
1
Black Type
$155k
Earnings / Starter

Crafty Tigress was a 9-time winner in 54 races pursing $109,000. As a miler she stamped her offspring with endurance and stamina, evolving into a tremendously productive broodmare. Her progeny (all active) have collectively exceeded $750,000 in career earnings and are black type in sprints and two-turn routes demonstrating her versatility as a producer.

She's Crafty (OH)
2017 · M · Flat Out
Over $500,000 in career earnings. Stakes placed at 3, 8, and 9. A true war horse with 13 1sts, 16 2nds, and 16 3rds in 75 career starts.
3x Stakes Placed 13x Winner
S'mor Crafty (OH)
2022 · F · Mor Spirit
Winner of 4 straight races and 4/6 in 2026 to-date.
6x Winner
She's Simply Sweet (KY) Mazel Trick - Simply Saucy, by Lord Avie · 2005 · Chestnut
Career Production Record
2
Foals
2
Racing Age
2
Starters
2
Winners
2
Black Type
$281k
Earnings / Starter

Bred by Brereton C. Jones, She's Simply Sweet is the mare that started it all. She produced two horses for Poe Racing Stables: Gone too Soon and Unbridled Trick. The former was a multiple stakes placed horse with $370,000 in career earnings while the latter was a stakes winner.

Gone too Soon (OH)
2012 · G · Belong To Me
Winner of the 2017 Sydney Gendelman Memorial Handicap (BP). Multiple stakes placed at 4 earning a career best E-speed Figure of 108. $370,000 in career earnings.
Multiple Stakes Placed 11x Winner
Unbridled Trick (OH)
2013 · G ·; Songandaprayer
Winner of the Juvenile Stakes at 2 (TDN). 4x winner with $192,000 in career earnings.
Stakes Winner

On the Horizon

Up & Coming

The next chapter of Poe Racing is already taking shape with recent OBS acquisitons heading to Linda Rice and Brad Cox to begin their 2 year old campaigns, and another coming home to Ohio racing. We also have multiple promising foals and are on the lookout for a new mare. The future ahead looks bright.

Racing Age
Dargham (KY)
By Army Mule · Out of Jeanne's Speight
Horse Name
Purchased for $500,000 from Thorostock LLC at the 2026 OBS March Sale after breezing a 9.4. Our partnership with Winning Move Stable and IEE Racing will ship to Linda Rice to begin his 2yo campaign.
Summer 2026 · Target Debut
Racing Age
Unnamed Colt (KY)
by Corniche · Out of D'Oro Digger
Horse Name
Purchased post-sale from Thorostock LLC, this colt is a physical specimen. Our partnership with IEE Racing and Qatar Racing will ship to Brad Cox to begin his 2yo campaign.
Summer 2026 · Target Debut
Racing Age
Colt (OH)
by Mind Control · Out of Drama Darling
Horse Name
Breezed 10.0 at the OBS June Sale. Ohio-bred also eligible for NY Stallion Series. Thank you to Nick Sallusto, Thorostock LLC and John Kimmel for finding what we feel is a gem.
Fall 2026 · Target Debut
Yearling
Unnamed Colt (OH)
by Goldencents · Out of Sunny Empire
Horse Name
Registered Ohio-bred colt co-owned with, and bred by, Donnybrook Stables. He's growing into himself well and we're excited to monitor his progress over the next year.
Foaled April 2025
Foal
Unnamed Filly (NY)
by Complexity · Out of Take Charge Sue
Horse Name
A very well-built filly that is a full sister to Valtellina and a blaze reminiscent of Rachel Alexandra. We expect this filly to develop into an impressive physical prospect.
Foaled March 2026
TBD
Mare TBD
... · ...
We are on the hunt for the next great mare to add to our stable. If you have a mare you feel we should consider, feel free to reach out to our stable email listed in the contact form.
On the hunt

Get in Touch

Let's Connect

Whether you're interested in learning more about our program, discussing a potential partnership, or simply sharing a love of the sport — we'd love to hear from you.

Poe Racing Stable LLC is an approachable, owner-operated business. Every inquiry receives a personal response.

Email
poeracingohio@gmail.com