Sequel New York Moves Honest Mischief to Waldorf

The New York-bred sire will stand at Waldorf Farm in Valatie, N.Y., for the 2027 breeding season.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Equestrian

Sequel New York announced Nov. 6 that stallion Honest Mischief will stand the 2027 season at Waldorf Farm in Valatie, N.Y., for $6,500. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Sequel New York announced on Nov. 6 that stallion Honest Mischief will relocate to Waldorf Farm in Valatie, N.Y., for 2027. The Into Mischief son is standing for $6,500 with a live foal guarantee, down from $7,500 in 2026.

Why it matters

The move reflects a shared commitment between Sequel New York and Waldorf Farm to grow New York's breeding program. Honest Mischief, ranked fifth among New York sires, is expected to continue developing as a leading stallion in the state.

Honest Mischief stands for $6,500 in 2027, down from $7,500 in 2026, and has more than $2.76 million in progeny earnings. He ranks fifth among New York sires as of Nov. 6.

The players

Sequel New York

Sequel New York is a Thoroughbred breeding operation that is actively acquiring mares to expand its New York broodmare band.

Waldorf Farm

Waldorf Farm is a Valatie, N.Y., breeding operation whose principals, Dr. Jerry Bilinski and Kenny Toye, have a relationship with Sequel New York.

The details

Honest Mischief, a son of Into Mischief and a Juddmonte homebred, will stand at Waldorf Farm with a live foal stands-and-nurses guarantee. His stakes winners include Sacrosanct, Stone Smuggler, and Spirit of New York.

2026: Honest Mischief stands for $7,500.
Nov. 6, 2026: Sequel New York announces the move to Waldorf Farm.
2027: Honest Mischief stands at Waldorf Farm for $6,500.

Roadmap

The move ties a top-five New York sire to an in-state farm, extending the state's Thoroughbred breeding program. It reflects a broader push to keep stallion activity and mare acquisition within New York.

Breeders considering Honest Mischief can book him at Waldorf Farm for $6,500 in 2027 with a live foal guarantee. The lower fee compared with 2026 may affect booking decisions for New York mare owners.

The takeaway

Breeders weighing New York stallion options should compare the 2027 $6,500 fee and live foal guarantee against other in-state sires. Track Honest Mischief's progeny results as the New York program grows.