Winterwood Farm Will Host Elite Stallions in 2027
The Ohio farm will welcome pacing stallions Tattoo Artist and Bettors Wish for the upcoming breeding season.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Equestrian
Winterwood Farm in Ohio will host pacing stallions Tattoo Artist and Bettors Wish for the 2027 breeding season. These accomplished performers will join the farm after standing at various locations throughout North America.
Why it matters
The addition of two high-earning stallions to an Ohio breeding facility marks a notable shift in the state's equestrian breeding landscape. Their presence provides local breeders with access to top-tier racing lineage.
Tattoo Artist is a nine-year-old with $3,272,258 in career earnings, while 10-year-old Hall of Famer Bettors Wish has amassed $2,781,240.
The players
Tattoo Artist
He is a nine-year-old pacing stallion with over $3.2 million in career earnings.
Bettors Wish
He is a 10-year-old pacing stallion and 2026 U.S. Hall of Fame inductee with more than $2.7 million in career earnings.
Winterwood Farm
This is an Ohio-based facility that will host two elite pacing stallions for the 2027 breeding season.
The details
Tattoo Artist, a son of Hes Watching and Stylish Artist, transitions to Ohio after standing in Ontario in 2026. Bettors Wish, a son of Bettors Delight and Lifetime Star who was inducted into the U.S. Hall of Fame in 2026, moves to the facility following stints in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Timeline
Tattoo Artist stood in Ontario during 2026.
Tattoo Artist will have his first New Jersey crop sold as yearlings in fall 2026.
Tattoo Artist and Bettors Wish will stand at Winterwood Farm in 2027.
Season Trajectory
The arrival of these stallions at Winterwood Farm elevates Ohio's profile in the national breeding market. This move impacts the regional competitive balance by centralizing high-performing genetic lines within the state.
Ohio breeders will gain direct access to the bloodlines of two stallions with combined career earnings exceeding $6 million. This shift allows for local development of yearlings sired by a Hall of Fame inductee and a high-earning son of Hes Watching.
The takeaway
The arrival of these elite stallions suggests a significant opportunity for Ohio-based breeders to enhance their future racing stock. Owners should evaluate the breeding potential of these horses against their long-term goals for upcoming yearling sales.
Further reading
For more information on the regional breeding landscape, visit the Equestrian news section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Standardbred Canada.
