Stallions Calicojack Hanover and Private Access Sold
Two five-year-old stallions have been purchased at an online auction for a combined total of $542,000.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Equestrian
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Determination sold its five-year-old stallions, Calicojack Hanover and Private Access, through an online auction. The horses were purchased by Mark Weaver and Michael Hitchcock.
Why it matters
The sale of these high-earning horses signals a significant change in ownership for two prominent standardbred stallions. Their proven track performance makes them valuable assets for future racing and breeding operations.
Calicojack Hanover fetched $310,000 USD, while Private Access sold for $232,000 USD via ongait.com. Both stallions are five years old and possess career earnings exceeding $640,000 and $840,000 respectively.
The players
Determination
This organization is a prominent stable previously responsible for the ownership and racing management of both stallions.
Mark Weaver
He is a notable figure in the standardbred racing industry who participated in the purchase of the two stallions.
Michael Hitchcock
He is an industry professional involved in the acquisition of the horses alongside Mark Weaver.
The details
The auction was conducted online, resulting in the transfer of the two horses from the Montreal-based Determination to the new ownership of Mark Weaver and Michael Hitchcock. Both animals recently participated in high-level competition, including a lifetime mark set by Calicojack Hanover at Woodbine in August 2026.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: The horses were sold via online auction.
August 2026: Calicojack Hanover established a lifetime mark at Woodbine.
Season Trajectory
The sale follows the established digital marketplace model of the Ongait online horse auction platform, which has transformed how high-level standardbred horses are traded. This transaction confirms the continued shift toward virtual auctions for major equestrian assets.
The transfer of these stallions shifts the roster for upcoming major stakes races and impacts the breeding potential of these specific bloodlines. Investors and racing enthusiasts should track the new owners' future entries to monitor performance against past earnings marks.
The takeaway
Online auctions have become a primary venue for trading high-value sport horses, significantly increasing market accessibility for international buyers. Enthusiasts looking to follow these horses should monitor future race entries under their new ownership.
Further reading
For more on industry sales and performance metrics, visit our Equestrian section.
More information
View complete sale results and horse history on the online horse auction platform.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Standardbred Canada.
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