Winbak Farm of Maryland is dedicated to the strengthening of the Maryland program. In 2024, the farm is proud to announce the addition of Slick Tony, p, 2, 1:51.4f; 3, 1:50.2f; 1:49.3f ($1,049,516).
“Slick Tony is a beautiful horse with a slick gait and extremely intelligent,” said Russell Foster, driver. “He was always easy to drive and showed speed early.”
Slick Tony was a 66x Winner during his career. From 2 through 7, Slick Tony earned over $100,000 each season.
At 2, he won 2 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund eliminations (1:54.1 and 1:52) and $100,000 Final (1:51.4 – last quarter :26.4) at Dover Downs. He won a Delaware Standardbred Fund elimination (1:54.3) and $100,000 Final (1:55) at Harrington Raceway (finishing a close second in the other elimination). He also won 2 Maryland Standardbred Race Fund divisions at Ocean Downs (1:57.4 and 1:56.4).
“At 2, Slick Tony was never worse than second in his 11 starts,” said Jack Burke, General Manager. “He had 9 wins and showed his toughness and willingness to win from the first time he was behind a starting gate.”
At 3, Slick Tony won two Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund eliminations (1:53.1 and 1:53.4) and $100,000 Final (1:52.4) at Harrington Raceway and a Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund elimination (1:52.3) and $100,000 Final (1:50.4) at Dover Downs (he was second in the other elimination).
At 3, Slick Tony won the Maryland Invitational in 1:52.2 at Rosecroft Raceway from the seven hole against a tough field of aged competition. He also won the Maryland Standardbred Race Fund division at Ocean Downs, Open at Rosecroft Raceway (1:50.2) and Open at Harrington (1:51.4 – equaling Harrington’s divisional track record). He was also second in an Open at Harrington.
“At 3, Slick Tony received an invite to the $400,000 Milstein Memorial at Northfield Park after he dominated in Delaware,” said Foster. “He showed he could go against and beat tough horses, like Lather Up and Dorsoduro Hanover, and finished fourth from the seven hole.”
At 4, Slick Tony had 16 Wins. He won the Blue Hen Open at Dover Downs twice (1:50.3 and 1:51), DE Special division at Harrington, Open at Harrington five times (in 1:51.4 2x, 1:52, 1:52.4 and 1:53.2) and Open at Rosecroft twice (1:50.3 and 1:51.1).
“He was tough as nails and willing to race any way you wanted to do it,” said Foster. “He had a big set of lungs and seemed like he could go forever.”
He was second in the Blue Hen Open at Dover Downs twice, Great Northeast Series division at Harrahs Philadelphia, Open at Harrington and Open at Ocean Downs. He set his lifetime best record in 1:49.3 at Harrah’s Philadelphia, last quarter of :26.3.
“Slick Tony was always a pleasure to drive, he was one of those horses that had his own personality (ears pinned back not in a mean way but almost like leave me alone and let me do my job),” said Montrell Teague, driver. “He may not have always been the fastest out of the gate but if he was up close enough, he had the desire to win more than most around that last turn.”
As an aged performer, Slick Tony won multiple Opens at Dover Downs, Harrington, Rosecroft and Ocean Downs. Slick Tony was Harrington’s Horse of the Meet in 2019 and 2021.
“When selecting a stallion to breed to, race performance is obviously important but a strong pedigree is also crucial,” said Burke. “Slick Tony comes from a strong family of rich performers and should be a great cross for many mares.”
Slick Tony’s dam, Queen Kathy, p, 2, 1:58.4; 3, 1:58.1; 1:54.4h ($161,243), was Delaware’s Pacing Broodmare of the Year in 2017 and 2018. She is a half-sister to 3 earners of $100,000 and to the dam of Schoolkids, p, 2, 1:51s; 3, 1:50.1f; 1:49.3f ($1,053,826).
Slick Tony’s second dam is O’Brien Award Winner, Games, p, 3, 1:56.3f; 1:55.2f ($305,109). His third dam is the dam of Misfit, p, 1:49.4 ($1,190,067).
“You don’t become a Millionaire without that hard-to-find quality of class,” said Teague. “I think he will make a great addition to the Maryland program and wish him the best of luck.”
Slick Tony will stand his introductory season at Winbak Farm of Maryland for $3,000.
“Slick Tony should be a great cross for mares sired by American Ideal, Art Major, Artiscape, Bettor’s Delight, Dream Away, Rocknroll Hanover, and Somebeachsomewhere,” said Burke. “If breeders have questions, our staff is available to assist with hypothetical matings.”
For more information on Slick Tony, please call Winbak Farm of Maryland at 410.885.3059 or visit www.winbakfarm.com.
“I hope he will pass his intelligence and toughness to his offspring,” said Foster. “I look forward to driving his babies.”