Oakwood Hill Farm

18/10/2026

🏁 Melillo Upsets Brandon Blvd in Breeders Crown Elimination! 🏁

The 3-year-old son of Sweet Lou out of Rosemary Rose (Foreclosure) produced an impressive performance last night at Scioto, upsetting race favourite Brandon Blvd in his Breeders Crown elimination!

🔥 Melillo stopped the clock in 1:49.3, pacing his final half in a blistering 53.1!

👏 Congratulations to all his connections on a fantastic performance!

MELILLO upsets in the $25,000 Breeders Crown elimination for 3-year-old pacing c**ts and geldings (2nd division), scoring at 5-1 in 1:49.3.

Driven by Ronnie Wrenn Jr. for trainer Ron Burke and owners-breeders Burke Racing Stable, J. Melillo & Weaver Bruscemi, the son of SWEET LOU grabbed his fifth win of the season, returning $13.40.

1-9 favorite BRANDON BLVD finished second; FRAGMENT was third.

The race is sponsored by Midland Acres

17/10/2026

Sweet Lou 🥇🥈💪

BLAZIN LOU left scorched earth in his wake as he took the $25,000 Breeders Crown elimination for 2-year-old pacing c**ts and geldings (1st division) in 1:50.4.

Catch driven to victory by Dexter Dunn for trainer Tony Dinges and owner Rick Berks, the son of SWEET LOU is fresh off a sub-1:50 score at The Red Mile. Bred by Cornerstone Stock Farm, he returned $5.00.

Metro winner EASTIE BOY finished second; MR BEAR was third.

The race is sponsored by Woodbine Entertainment

15/10/2026

Foreclosure is available for foal minding.. 😂

15/10/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the connections of Churchview Frankel! 🏆

Churchview Frankel was a winner at Yonkers last night, securing his 34th lifetime victory! 🎉👏

The Irish bred gelded son of Foreclosure out of Lyons Flum (Dragon Again) continues to add to an impressive racing career.

📊 Lifetime Record:

🏁 Starts: 136
🥇 Wins: 34
🥈 Places: 23
🥉 Thirds: 24
💰 Career Earnings: $485,330 Canadian 🇨🇦

Congratulations to all the owners, connections and everyone involved with Churchview Frankel on another great result! 🎉🐎

14/10/2026

Weaning time for this handsome Sweet Lou x Trend Setter (Grinfromeartoear) c**t.

Making him a full brother to Oakwood Ar Dan
P, 6, 1:47.3 with $515k in earnings.

DOB: 06/05/2026

13/10/2026

Foreclosure – 2027 breeding book now open!

We’re delighted to once again offer breeders an Early Bird fee for the 2027 season.

The fee is €1,702.50 inc. VAT for mares booked and paid for before 31st December 2026. After this date, the normal fee of €2,500 inc. VAT will apply – a saving of €797.50 per mare for booking early.

Foreclosure’s results speak for themselves, with his top 10 Irish- and UK-bred offspring earning a combined $2,355,582, averaging over $235,500 each.

All 10 have recorded 1:55 or faster, six have gone in 1:50 or faster, and four have broken the 1:50 barrier. Nine of the 10 have gone on to race in the USA.

Some notable performers include Borninlockdown (1:48.2f), Oakwood Paddy (1:49.2f), Oakwood Anabella (1:49.2) and Churchview Frankel (1:49.2m).

Newtown Jody remains his fastest and highest-earning progeny to stay and race in Ireland and the UK, with a record of 1:55.7h and earnings of €48,850.

Bookings are now being taken for 2027. To take advantage of the Early Bird offer, book and pay before 31st December.

Book here 👉 https://oakwoodhillfarm.ie/breeding-bookings/

For Foreclosure’s full stats and breeding information, check out our website at www.oakwoodhillfarm.ie

12/10/2026

STAY HUNGRY | 2027 STUD SEASON

Bookings are now open for Stay Hungry for the 2027 breeding season, with an introductory stud fee of €4,500 (VAT inclusive).

With places filling quickly, breeders are encouraged to book early to secure their mare’s place for the upcoming season.

📩 Book online here: https://oakwoodhillfarm.ie/breeding-bookings/

We look forward to welcoming breeders and their mares to Stay Hungry for the 2027 season.

11/10/2026

Full Sale Results from York!

10/10/2026

BLAZIN LOU blazed his path to the finish wire in the $104,000 International Stallion Stakes #124 (div.)(Grade 3) for 2-year-old pacing c**ts and geldings.

Driven by Todd McCarthy for trainer Tony Dinges and owner Rick Berks, the son of SWEET LOU took a new 1:49.1 record in his second straight win. Bred by Cornerstone Stock Farm, he returned $9.90.

The race was sponsored by Captaintreacherous Syndicate and Hanover Shoe Farms.