Stillwater, NY — Hidden Lake Farm has announced an expanded and formidable stallion roster for the 2026 breeding season, welcoming a group of accomplished runners and elite pedigrees that signal a bold new chapter for the Saratoga-region operation.
Under the guidance of veteran horseman Chris Bernhard, Hidden Lake Farm has steadily built a reputation for pairing old-school horsemanship with modern commercial sensibility—an approach that has yielded Breeders’ Cup performers, multiple Saratoga sale toppers, and seven-figure juveniles on the national stage . The 2026 stallion lineup reflects that same philosophy: proven performance, elite bloodlines, and strong appeal for both the racetrack and the sales ring.
Mixto Brings Global Grade 1 Firepower
Headlining the roster is Mixto (Good Magic—Musical Mystery, by Concerto), a Grade 1 winner of more than $3.3 million whose career was defined by toughness and international class. His emphatic victory in the Pacific Classic (G1) and a heart-stopping second in the Dubai World Cup (G1)—where he finished ahead of Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Forever Young—cement his status as a world-class competitor.
By Good Magic, one of North America’s most influential young sire lines, Mixto is a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Battle of Midway, offering New York breeders rare access to elite dirt stamina and global credibility. He will stand for $10,000 S&N.
Disarm Adds Elite Consistency and Proven Cross
Disarm (Gun Runner—Easy Tap, by Tapit) arrives as one of the most reliable Grade 1 performers of his generation. A millionaire who repeatedly held his own against top-class competition, Disarm was runner-up in the Travers Stakes (G1) and hit the board in the Whitney (G1) and Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1).
His pedigree brings together two of the most powerful influences in modern American breeding—Gun Runner and Tapit—a cross already producing top-level runners. Disarm will stand for $7,500 S&N, offering breeders access to a “bloodline of kings” at an accessible fee.
Confidence Game Offers Royal Pedigree and Early Speed
A brilliant winner of the Rebel Stakes (G2), Confidence Game (Candy Ride—Eblouissante, by Bernardini) showcased precocity and high-end ability, defeating Grade 1 winners Red Route One and Gun Pilot.
His pedigree is equally compelling. By the legendary Candy Ride (ARG) and out of a half-sister to Horse of the Year Zenyatta, Confidence Game represents elite international bloodlines combined with American dirt performance. He will stand for $5,000 S&N.
Galilean Rounds Out a Deep, Versatile Roster
Completing the lineup is Galilean (Uncle Mo—Fresia, by El Prado), a six-time stakes winner and consistent performer from two through four. A representative of the elite Sam-Son female family that produced Smart Strike and Dance Smartly, Galilean brings durability, speed, and proven sire power.
He will stand for $3,500 S&N, offering breeders exceptional value from the Uncle Mo line.
The Hidden Lake Advantage
Located in Stillwater, New York, just minutes from Saratoga Race Course, Hidden Lake Farm provides a calm, athlete-centered environment designed to promote soundness, mental toughness, and long-term durability—traits Bernhard believes are passed directly to the next generation.
“With this roster, we wanted to give New York breeders real options—horses that ran at the highest level, come from elite families, and make commercial sense,” said Bernhard. “These stallions reflect everything we believe in.”
Chris Bernhard