"We are excited to have a son of Candy Ride in the barn, and are quite impressed with this first foal of his—she has a very strong shoulder. Adam Wachtel and Dr. Schleifer sent some mares with strong pedigrees to him, so we are anticipating more lovely foals to come," Rockridge Stud owner/operator Lere Visagie said.
Rockridge Stud has added two new stallions for the 2025 season, bringing its roster up to seven members. With MGSW/GISP 'TDN Rising Star' Messier (Empire Maker – Checkered Past, by Smart Strike) and 2022 GII Joe Hernandez Stakes winner Chewing Gum (Candy Ride {Arg} – Shared Heart, by Forestry), the farm aims to capitalize on bloodlines that are not already represented in New York.
Also grade 1-placed, the son of Candy Ride was bred by Wertheimer et Frere.
Chewing Gum , winner of the 2022 Joe Hernandez Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park, will stand beginning with the 2025 season at Rockridge Stud in Hudson, N.Y., it was announced Oct. 11.
The 9-year-old son of Candy Ride will stand for a partnership including prominent New York owners Wachtel Stable and Pantofel Stable. CLICK HEADLINES TO READMORE
