WINNER: Dargham runs an 83 Beyer in his first MSW start at Saratoga, winning by 2 1/4 lengths in 1:10.1 (6f).

est. 2008 · Thoroughbred Racing & Breeding

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Racing Stable LLC

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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
Poe Racing Stable LLC Est. 2008
Poe Racing Stable
Stakes Winners
Bred and Raced
Graded Company
At the Top Level
National Presence
NY · KY · OH · FL
Homegrown Mares
Hedonism Crafty Tigress She's Simply Sweet

Active Runners

Current Roster

The horses carrying our silks right now — in training and on the track across New York, Kentucky, and Ohio with some of the sport's most respected conditioners.

Dargham (KY)
Winner
By Army Mule · Out of Jeanne's Speight
Dargham
1
Starts
1
Wins
$63k
Earnings
Winner by 2 1/4 lengths first out at Saratoga posting an 83 Beyer and a final time of 1:10.1 (6f). Owned in partnership with IEE Racing and Winning Move Stable.
Linda Rice · New York
She's Crafty (OH)
Winner Stakes Placed
by Flat Out · Out of Crafty Tigress
She's Crafty
75
Starts
13
Wins
$500k+
Earnings
A true war horse with 13 firsts, 16 seconds, and 16 thirds in 75 career starts. Stakes placed at 3, 8, and 9 — still turning in honest efforts every time out.
Active Campaigner · Ohio
Unnamed Colt (KY)
In Training
by Corniche · Out of D'Oro Digger
Corniche colt
0
Starts
0
Wins
—
Earnings
This physical specimen is owned in partnership with IEE Racing and Qatar Racing. He is currently in training under the watchful eye of Brad Cox in Kentucky.
Brad Cox · Kentucky
Cuyahoga (OH)
In Training
by Mind Control · Out of Drama Darling
Cuyahoga
0
Starts
0
Wins
—
Earnings
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
S'mor Crafty (OH)
Winner
by Mor Spirit · Out of Crafty Tigress
S'mor Crafty
17
Starts
6
Wins
$111k
Earnings
A four-year-old on a tear — winner of four straight earlier in 2026, proving herself in her third year of racing.
Active Campaigner · Ohio
Prosecutor (OH)
Winner
by Corfu · Out of Littlemiss Allison
Prosecutor
31
Starts
6
Wins
$181k
Earnings
An accredited Ohio bred who has turned in some of his best performances to-date in 2026. Another horse who reliably puts his best foot forward on race day.
Ohio

Our Mares

Highlights & Notable Progeny

Our mares have proven themselves as elite producers over the years. Select a mare below to see her record and the top runners she has produced. * indicates a horse foaled prior to mare acquisiton.

Select a Mare — 4 Program Mares

Hedonism (KY) Curlin - Forbidden Kiss, by Touch Gold · 2017
Career Production Record
5
Foals
4
Racing Age
4
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
Career Production Record
3
Foals
2
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
Vals Bro* (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
Career Production Record
6
Foals
6
Racing Age
6
Starters
5
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.

Horse Name
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
Horse Name
S'mor Crafty (OH)
2022 · F · Mor Spirit
Winner of 4 straight races in early 2026. A versatile filly that wins in sprint and route races alike.
6x Winner
She's Simply Sweet (KY) Mazel Trick - Simply Saucy, by Lord Avie · 2005
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.

Horse Name
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
Horse Name
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. We have multiple promising foals and yearlings developing, and are on the lookout for a new mare. The future ahead looks bright.

Unnamed Colt (OH)
Yearling
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
Unnamed Filly (NY)
Foal
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
Mare TBD
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