Chris Lakata Stables

05/26/2025

Memorial Day serves as a poignant reminder to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom. God bless all who don the uniform.

05/17/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Hoofbeats De Vie claimed his first win last Friday night at The Big M, a testament to his exceptional talent. With Lauren Tritton at the helm, the duo overcame a tricky shuffle to secure a well-deserved victory.

Congratulations to all his connections at Joie De Vie farm, his owner Paul Nigito.

Also a Big Thank you to Driver Lauren Tritton, for an awesome drive.

04/03/2025

Ihaveadream De vie earned her first victory of the year at Yonkers last night, launching from the 8 hole to battle for a top position and securing a two hole trip. Dreamy and her co-pilot Brent Holland held steady, waiting for the perfect moment to make a move and capture the win. Congratulations to Dreams Connections, Paul Nigito of Joie de Vie Farms, on your filly's impressive start to the year. A big thank you to Brent Holland for another remarkable drive with Dream; the two of you display exceptional teamwork on the track.

02/26/2025

Very Nice 2yo filly
Lazarus ~ So Nice

02/18/2025

Lavndr Hall De Vie
2yo Filly
Cantab Hall ~ On Broadway De Vie

02/17/2025

1st start of the year for the big man Hungryhungry Hippo and he banged out a win. Congratulations to Hippo’s owner’s S&S Equine your big man did us all proud.

Also a Thank you to Driver Matt Kakaley for a fantastic drive.

01/06/2025

08/26/2024

Trish Specker got herself a win on Friday at Freehold. Going wire to wire with Driver Jim Marohn Jr the two took command and brought home the win.
We’re all so proud of this girl she's came such along way.
Congratulations to her Owners G.R.J Partners LLC and Rhonda Garfinkel, your little girl was a superstar

Also, a Thank you To Jimmy for a fantastic drive.

06/18/2024

Hoofbeats De Vie taking a moment to admire the view before his morning jog.

05/25/2024

Trish Speaker got her Madian win yesterday At Freehold with Driver Brett Beckwith for Team Lakata.

Leaving off the gate with authority taking the command over the field and winning strong by 7 lengths the pair coasted wire to wire.

Trish is a gentle soul with a big heart who never gives up and tries her hardest to over come anything it hasn’t been an easy journey for her but she proves that anything is possible with patience. We’re all so proud of Trishee she is such a sweetheart.

Congratulations to Trish’s owners G.R.J Partners LLC and Rhonda Garfinkel and also Bobbie Siegelman your girl finally got her win.

Also a Big Thank you to Driver Brett Beckwith for another fantastic drive with our girl.