Triple Birch Farms is a Thoroughbred farm about thirty minutes south of Saratoga Springs, NY. Here at Triple Birch Farms we aspire to breed Thoroughbreds of the highest quality with the aim to race in the nation's most prestigious events. Primarily we are a breed to race operation, and as such feature an extensive stallion roster and ever growing broodmare herd. As we are a New York based operation our string's base is NYRA tracks. During the winter months our racing string will often be split up among Aqueduct, Oaklawn, Fair Grounds, and Gulfstream, but come the spring and summer we are almost solely based at Belmont and Saratoga. If you have any questions concerning Triple Birch's base stud farm or our racing string, please feel free to send us a note. Information on our Studs, Broodmares, Racers and Youngstock are available on their respective pages, simply follow the links above.
Thank you for visiting!!
~January 11th 2013~
Just a note that both Akila and Weekend Abroad will be up for brood lease for 2 seasons.
~January 3rd 2013~
Onto Season 5!!!
Roll Over!!
Whew! So glad to say that this season is over more of less, it was beginning to feel like an albatross to be honest.
First up, Gunslinger is joining Triple Birch's stud roster after his close second place finish in the Breeders' Cup Classic (GI) at age four. Although he was out with injury during the latter half of his 3yo season and never managed to nab a Triple Crown win we here at Triple Birch are confident that the rest of his race record will speak for itself. Due to his difficult temperament we recommend breeding sound minded mares to him who are of a good size.
None of our racemares are retiring this season, although Zahra will be afforded a few months off back at home after a mentally and physically grueling 3yo season. Eminence after showing her brilliance in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint will be back in training as a five year old.
We are perhaps most excited about our 3yo racing prospects. Golden Age's thrilling fall campaign has us planning for the first Saturday in May. Perhaps most exciting is Marzanna, after her undefeated two year old season we have high hopes for our Lucifer daughter. Both Cryptology and Paranormal will be on the Derby trail as well, but with slightly lower expectations. After Paranormal's mental breakdown at the Breeders' Cup we aim to ease him back into the swing of things and we aim to go slow with Cryptology as well, but both colts certain show enough speed and talent to have a place among the field on Derby Day. On the side of slow developers we aim to get Quick Wit racing in some small stakes providing we can keep him sane. Double Up is well on the mend and we aim to get her back racing as soon as possible. Ashkii will be trying his luck against classier company as well.
We are both eager and slightly frazzled at the thought of our six incoming 2yos. All are performing well enough to home, though expect that Aponivi, Cassiphone, and the recently purchased Tizme to be joining the race string earlier than the others. Double Down is physically looking good but lacking quite a bit in the maturity department and Cordae, although mentally engaged, needs more time at home to fill out her big frame. Rebel is simply Rebel, and seems to need time to figure everything out.
Broods available this season are Circe, Double or Nothing, Dol Niwlog, and Caribbean Cool. Circe, Double or Nothing, and Caribbean Cool are all open for 2 breeding slots. Dol Niwlog is only available for one.
Edit: Looking at the massive foal crop that is my yearling crew (never, ever, ever again will I breed all my mares. Lesson learned) I've decided that for sanity's sake I'm going to hold off on my Mr. Tseng breedings, but one day I will let him sire me some uber talented and handsome babies
To be Bred:
Saba x Lucifer (Pic Completed)
Ashadow x Suspicion (Pic Completed)
Con Dar x Gunslinger (Pic Completed)
To Race:
Eminence (5yo)
Zahra (4yo)
Marzanna (3yo)
Double Up (3yo)
Paranormal (3yo)
Golden Age (3yo)
Cryptology (3yo)
Quick Wit (3yo)
Ashkii (3yo)
Aponivi (2yo)
Tizme (2yo)
Gavri'el (2yo)
Fanticize (2yo)
Cassiphone (2yo)
Double Down (2yo)
Cordae (2yo)
Renegade (2yo)
Rebel (2yo)
Affinity (2yo)
Urban Myth (2yo)
Etc:
Devil's Kiss due in March- Foundation Mare 'bought' in story.
