Winners Circle Partners manages thoroughbred horse racing partnerships (claiming and yearling) in the Mid-Atlantic region (MD, DE, PA, WV, VA). Horseracing partnerships based in Maryland and Delaware. Winners Circle Partners is led by an experienced owner and group of trainers that can manage any aspect of racing, including purchasing, training and racing young thoroughbreds or claiming current runners. Our goal is to accommodate all your needs and help you enjoy the thrill that thoroughbred horse racing offers. Winners Circle Partners is managed by Stewart Nickel, a horseman with 16 years experience owning, breeding and racing thoroughbreds. Highlighted by 2-time State Champion Smart ‘N Noble, Stewart has amassed over 60 wins and $1,100,000 in purses during his career as an owner. After co-founding and building a publicly-traded technology business over 11 years, Stewart exited the technology industry and has been focusing exclusively on thoroughbred horse racing since 2002. Running under “Memorial Stable”, his thoroughbreds currently compete at Mid-Atlantic racetracks including Laurel, Pimlico, Charles Town, Delaware Park and Philadelphia Park. Wanting to combine his passion for thoroughbreds, enjoyment of working with people and business experience, Stewart founded Winners Circle Partners and formed the initial Partnership in 2004. The two types of Partnerships offered are Claiming and Yearling. There are many differences between these Partnerships so you should carefully consider the pros and cons of each before determining which is right for you.