It all started with show jumper Nils Strid Svensson being asked to help out with the difficult-to-handle Simb Rooney.
Two years later, there are more trotting horses than riding horses in the stable, and now that very same Simb Rooney could become his first winner on V85.
"It sounds ridiculous, but it wouldn’t matter what anyone offered, I would never sell him. He is very special."
2025 has been the chestnut’s breakthrough year, with just over a million earned and victories in two of the country’s major staying races.
Börtas Ankare’s trainer, Mimmi Elfstrand, is aiming for the perfect finale with a win in the Sylvester Race at home at Axevalla on New Year’s Eve.
At least SEK 90 million awaits a sole winner on V85®, with the home favorite playing one of the leading roles.
"If the tough race last time isn’t still in his legs, the opposition doesn’t scare me."