Known for his ability on all-size tracks, BACK OF THE NECK was one of the most exciting elite trotters in North America with numerous stakes performances including victories in the Reynolds Memorial at 2 and 3, also winning the Maple Leaf Trot at 3.
He was also placed in North America’s two biggest races, running third in the Hambletonian final at 3, and was second last year in the Yonkers International Trot after being parked almost the entire mile.
At the time of his retirement, last season BACK OF THE NECK became the fifth leading money-winning son of READY CASH joining an elite group of FACE TIME BOURBON, BOLD EAGLE, READY EXPRESS and BIRD PARKER.
These sons of Ready Cash have had outstanding success at stud in Europe. Back of The Neck will offer that same bloodline opportunity to Australasian breeders.
First crop born 2024 in Europe.
BACK OF THE NECK
READY CASH x BIG BARB, 2017
2025 SERVICE FEE:
AUS: $8,500 + GST (FROZEN)
NZ: $9,000 + GST (FROZEN)
Summary: 13 wins
Stakes: $1,463,696 US
Best Winning Mile Rate: T2, 1:55s. T3, 1:51.3
As 2yo won Reynolds Memorial, elim William Wellwood Memorial (3rd in final); 3rd div Bluegrass Stake.
As 3yo won Stanley Dancer Memorial, Reynolds Memorial, div Bluegrass Stake; 2nd Zweig Memorial, Matron Stake, elim Hambletonian; 3rd Hambletonian.
As 4yo won Dayton Trotting Derby, New Jersey Breeders Maturity; 2nd US Breeders Crown; 3rd TVG Open.
As aged won Maple Leaf Trot, Dayton Trotting Derby; 2nd Yonkers International Trot
PERFORMANCE
