Smart Strike son, Counterforce, to move to Empire Equestrian for 2025

CTHS Alberta • October 31, 2024

Son of Smart Strike has sired six stakes winners from 29 starters!

Counterforce to move to Empire Equestrian for 2025 Breeding Season


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Counterforce Relocated To Empire Equestrian In Alberta For 2025

Son of Smart Strike has sired six stakes winners from 29 starters Paulick Report Staff September 24, 2024


The Smart Strike son, Counterforce, will stand at Empire Equestrian in Ardrossan, Alberta for the 2025 breeding season. The Smart Strike son previously stood at Stride Away Thoroughbreds in Armstrong, B.C. and Road’s End Farm in Abbotsford. Counterforce has sired 14 winners, including six stakes winners, from three crops of racing age and has progeny earnings of $888,884. His leading runner is the multiple stakes winning filly Air Force (US $204,222). 


For breeding information contact Lori Neyka 780-719-0400

or empire.equestrian@hotmail.ca

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