Chris Lakata Stables

11/28/2024

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.


05/24/2024

Call Me Dani was called for the victory win at Harrahs Chester yesterday afternoon for Team Lakata.

Dani and Driver David miller got the perfect trip yesterday and they took that win on cruise control.

Once David tipped her and showed her light our girl pounced and took the command over her field like a boss.

Dani is the sweetest mare you’ll ever meet she gives her all each and every time you couldn’t ask for anything more with a girl like her.

Congratulations to her owner Denise Dennis and Jeff Edwards you big girl showed up and showed off.

Big thank you to David Miller for always giving us a fantastic drive and taking great care of our horses while on the track.

05/01/2024

IHaveADream De Vie was chomping at the bit yesterday at Pocono Downs to get her first win of the season. She has started her 3yo year out strong and promising, and we are so excited to see what she does for 2024.

David Miller drove them to victory, sitting the perfect 2-hole trip and sling-shooting out to remove the plugs, resulting in a four-length win and a rocket-like finish.

Dream is a powerhouse who loves what she does and does it with determination and pride. She's a show-stopper, and everyone notices the flashy girl wherever she goes, and she loves every minute of it.

Congratulations to her Owner Paul Nigito of Joie De Vie Farms Her girl put on a show yesterday.

Also Thank you to her Favorite Guy David Miller for a perfect drive with our Dreamy.

04/10/2024

We’re so proud of Hoofbeats De Vie well deserved Honor.

Look at Hoofbeats De Vie getting 2022 3yr old Trotting Colt/Gelding of the year, and 2023 4 and 5yr old Trotter of the year!!! Congratulations Chris Lakata Stable and Joie De Vie Racing. Thank you so much Chris and Lisa for your hard work and dedication we appreciate it.

03/16/2024

Bluebird Bishop takes the win last night at Meadowlands with Driver Todd McCarthy the two left out to grab the two hole trip coming first up and driving right on by to grab their victory.

We’re so proud of Birdie when he gets the trip he likes he’s a force to be reckon with he puts that game face on gets that trotter swing going and hes unstoppable.

Congratulations to his owner Denise Dennis and Jeff Edwards and all his connections back home. Little man was a machine last night.

Also Thank you too Birdies Driver Todd McCarthy for another fantastic drive.

03/02/2024

Call Me Dani Was Called for the Victory win last night at The Meadowlands. Driven to victory by Todd McCarthy the pair left fast off the gate to take the lead for the start but gave it up and settled for the pocket hole trip till the stretch where they were able to come up the inside and grab their win.

Dani girl is all guts and glory on the track amd a sweetheart in the barn all she wants is her paddock time her favorite treats and her lover boy that she claims is her boyfriend Hoofbeats. She loves hard and works even harder on the track she always gives it her all in anything she does and we’re so proud of her first win of the season.

Congratulations to her owner Denise Dennis and Jeff Edwards and all of her connections back home.

Also Thank you to Todd McCarthy for a great drive with our girl you two were awesome last night.

02/21/2024

Ihaveadream De Vie and Urban Myth De Vie getting ready for their 3yo racing season.

01/21/2024

Bluebird Bishop earned his first win of the year and first win at The Big M. Driven to victory by David Miller the two were large and in charge. Even with a snow storm all day and frigid temps by night nothing was stopping this duo from the winner’s circle.

We’re so proud of Birdie when he gets to the lead it’s usually all over for the rest of the field he’s a leader not a follower he likes it his way and he did just that last night.

Congratulations to Denise Dennis Jeff Edwards and all of Birdies connection back home in Indiana your little guy was a super star last night.

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

12/23/2023

Call Me Dani got another victory at the Meadowlands last night for team Lakata. Driven to victory by Tyler Miller the two went to the front and never looked back.
Dani wanted to give the best Christmas present to all the people that she loves and she did just that and started the Christmas weekend out with a bang.

Big Congratulations to her owner Denise Dennis and all her connections back home your girl was amazing as always.

Also a Thank you to Tyler Miller for a great drive and getting the winning victory with our Beautiful Girl Dani.