GI Preakness Stakes winner War of Will (War Front) will relocate from Claiborne Farm to New York's Rockridge Stud for 2026, the farm announced Sunday.
“We are honored to have this opportunity with Gary [Barber] on another stallion and thrilled to have Claiborne dipping a toe into the NY market,” said President of Rockridge Lere Visagie.
Barber added, “I am very much looking forward to supporting War of Will in the lucrative New York breeding program. With the new Belmont facility coming online with three surfaces, I know War of Will can provide many opportunities for my mares and stable to become a large part of the New York Program.”
Claiborne Farm will continue to be a shareholder in the stallion's new syndicate at Rockridge, as will many of the original shareholders from Kentucky.
Walker Hancock, president of Claiborne Farm is optimistic that War of Will can continue to provide results in New York.
“War of Will is a classic winner on dirt and a Grade I winner on turf,” Hancock said. “The new facility at Belmont will provide a continuation of the success we have already seen on all three surfaces, and we are very excited to be a part of this new chapter.”
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