Winbak Farm sadly reports the passing of Political Briefing, 2, 1:58; 3, Q1:56.2 ($312,743). Political Briefing had stood at Winbak Farm of Delaware before retiring. He was euthanized due to lameness issues. 

 

At 2, Political Briefing won the Champlain Stakes, Harriman Cup and 2 New Jersey Sires Stakes divisions and Final. He was second in a Breeders Crown elimination, Campbellville Stakes, and Peter Haughton Memorial Final.

 

Political Briefing was a half-brother to Bluegrass Stakes Winner, Self Professed, 2, 1:56.2; 3, 1:54; 1:53 ($1,198,690).

 

“Winbak Farm is proud to have been the breeder of Political Briefing,” said Jack Burke, General Manager. “We were happy to be able to stand him in the rich state of Delaware for his stallion career.”

 

As a sire, Political Briefing sired 11 Winners of $100,000+ including Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund Final Winners:

• Windshield, 2, 1:59.3h; 3, 1:56.2f ($327,200)
• Spoonful, 2, 2:00.2h; 3, Q2:00h ($248,474)
• Political Foe, 2, 1:59.2f; 3, 1:56.4f; 1:56.3f ($238,645)
• Epic Smash, 2, 2:00.2f; 3, 1:56.4f ($210,564)
• Political Starlet, 2, 2:04h; 3, 2:01.3h; 2:00.1h ($144,123)
• Jazzy Judy, 2, 1:59.4f; 3, 1:58.3f -'21 ($127,289)
• Smart Strike, 2, Q2:04.3h; 3, 1:59.2f ($118,245)

 

“Political Briefing was a handsome and striking individual who will be missed,” said Burke. “We are grateful to each of the Delaware breeders who supported Political Briefing during his career and send a special thank you to the Allen family for their help in making Political Briefing a successful racehorse and stallion.”