Gainesway Farm is an American
Thoroughbred
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horse breeding
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business in
Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is a city in Kentucky, United States that is the county seat of Fayette County, Kentucky, Fayette County. By population, it is the List of cities in Kentucky, second-largest city in Kentucky and List of United States cities by popul ...
. It was originally called
Greentree Farms.
The 1,500 acre (6 km²) property has been home to
stallion
A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded (castrated).
Stallions follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cresty" nec ...
s such as
Youth
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and
Exceller
Exceller (May 12, 1973 – April 7, 1997) is widely considered one of the best horses to race in the United States not to win a year-end championship. Despite his exemplary achievements as a racehorse, and his unique accomplishment in being the ...
and numerous others who are buried on the property. Among the current
stallion
A stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded (castrated).
Stallions follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, "cresty" nec ...
roster is
Tapit
Tapit (foaled February 27, 2001, in Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won three of his six races, including the Wood Memorial Stakes, then a Graded stakes race, Grade I event. He was an immediate success after retiring to stud, ...
, sire of 4 Breeders' Cup winners since 2008 and 2013 Leading U.S.-based Yearling Sire.
In 1995, under the name Gainesway Stable, owner
Graham Beck
Graham Beck (5 December 1929 – 28 July 2010) was a South African business magnate, wine maker, stud farmer and philanthropist. He is best known as the one of the richest men in South Africa and founder of Kangra Group as well as the non-profi ...
partnered with
Robert and Beverly Lewis and
William T. Young
William T. Young (February 15, 1918 – January 12, 2004) was an American businessman and major owner of thoroughbred racehorses.
William T. Young attended the University of Kentucky where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. ...
of
Overbrook Farm
William T. Young (February 15, 1918 – January 12, 2004) was an American businessman and major owner of thoroughbred racehorses.
William T. Young attended the University of Kentucky where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. ...
in the ownership and racing of
Timber Country
Timber Country (foaled April 12,1992 in Kentucky - February 24, 2016) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who was the first horse to ever win the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and American Triple Crown Classic Race when he won the 1995 Preakness St ...
who won the 1994
Breeders' Cup Juvenile
The Breeders' Cup Juvenile is a Thoroughbred horse race for 2-year-old colts and geldings raced on dirt. It is held annually in late October or early November at a different racetrack in the United States or Canada as part of the Breeders' Cup ...
and 1995
Preakness Stakes
The Preakness Stakes is an American thoroughbred horse race held on Armed Forces Day which is also the third Saturday in May each year at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. It is a Grade I race run over a distance of 9.5 furlongs () on ...
.
Stallions
Gainesway is home to the following stallions:
Historic stallions
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Vaguely Noble
Vaguely Noble (1965–1989) was an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in the United Kingdom and France. The colt is best known as the winner of the 1968 Group One Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe when he defeated the best horses from Engla ...
(1965–1989)
*
Blushing Groom
Blushing Groom (8 April 1974 – 6 May 1992) was a French champion Thoroughbred horse racing, racehorse and sire (horse), sire.
Background
He was bred by American businessman John McNamee Sullivan and was raced by Aga Khan IV, HH Aga Khan IV. A ...
(1974–1992)
*
Cannonade
Cannonade (May 12, 1971 – August 3, 1993) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known as the winner of the 1974 Kentucky Derby.
Background
Owned and bred by prominent businessman John M. Olin, Cannonade was foaled at Gainesway Farm in ...
(1971–1993)
*
Riverman
Riverman (1969–1999) was a French Thoroughbred horse racing, racehorse.
Background
Foaled in Kentucky, Riverman was bred by Harry F. Guggenheim of the prominent American Guggenheim family. Riverman was from the mare (horse), mare River Lady ...
(1969–1999)
*
Irish River
{{Infobox racehorse
, horsename = Irish River
, image =
, caption =
, sire = Riverman
, grandsire = Never Bend
, dam = Irish Star
, damsire = Klairon
, sex = Stallion
, foaled = 1976
, country = France
, colour = Chestnut
, breede ...
(1976–2004)
*
Lyphard
Lyphard (10 May 1969 – 10 June 2005) was an American-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and an important sire.
Background
American bred in Pennsylvania, Lyphard was a son of Northern Dancer out of the mare Goofed. He was auctioned ...
(1969–2005)
*
Cozzene
Cozzene (May 8, 1980 – October 7, 2008) was an American Champion Thoroughbred racehorse and outstanding sire. He was bred and raced by U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee John A. Nerud and trained by his son, Jan.
Cozzene began racing at age th ...
(1980–2008)
*
Broad Brush
Broad Brush (April 16, 1983 – May 15, 2009) was an American thoroughbred racehorse foaled in Maryland. He was by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Hall of Fame stallion Ack Ack (horse), Ack Ack out of the Hoist The Flag mare Hay ...
(1983-2009)
*Mt. Livermore (1981-2010)
*Mr. Greeley (1992–2010)
*Hat Trick(Jpn 2012-2017)
History
The Farm was formed by
John R. Gaines
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* John (surname)
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, considered the founder of the
Breeders Cup
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. Originally located off of Tates Creek Pike in Lexington, this property was sold for development, and the
thoroughbred
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division of Gainesway Farm, under the ownership of John R. Gaines, was moved to the present location on Paris Pike in Lexington.
In 1989, Gainesway Farm was sold to South African horseman Graham J. Beck, whose acquisition included what was once the
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Cornelius "Sonny" Vanderbilt Whitney (February 20, 1899 – December 13, 1992) was an American businessman, film producer, government official, writer and philanthropist. He was also a polo player and the owner of a significant stable of Thorough ...
farm properties established in 1915 by
Harry Payne Whitney
Harry Payne Whitney (April 29, 1872 – October 26, 1930) was an American businessman, thoroughbred horse breeder, and member of the prominent Whitney family.
Early years
Whitney was born in New York City on April 29, 1872, as the eldest son ...
, plus the parcel belonging to
Payne Whitney's Greentree Stud
Greentree is a estate in Manhasset, New York on Long Island. The estate was constructed for businessman Payne Whitney in 1904 and was owned by members of the Whitney family for much of the 20th century. It is currently owned by the Greentree F ...
.
Notable managers
One of the managers of Gainesway Farm was Joseph Lannon Taylor. He began his career in the horse industry as the farm manager at Gainesway Farm, where he raised many world-class standardbreds and thoroughbreds and was influential in developing Gainesway Farm. During his time there, Taylor saw six Gainesway stallions lead the world's sire list, the American sire list, or the European sire list:
Bold Bidder
Bold Bidder (1962–1982) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse.
Background
Bred by the Wheatley Stable partnership of Gladys Mills Phipps and her brother, Ogden L. Mills, Bold Bidder was sired by their great stallion Bold Ruler, an eight-time ...
,
Vaguely Noble
Vaguely Noble (1965–1989) was an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in the United Kingdom and France. The colt is best known as the winner of the 1968 Group One Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe when he defeated the best horses from Engla ...
,
Lyphard
Lyphard (10 May 1969 – 10 June 2005) was an American-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and an important sire.
Background
American bred in Pennsylvania, Lyphard was a son of Northern Dancer out of the mare Goofed. He was auctioned ...
,
Blushing Groom
Blushing Groom (8 April 1974 – 6 May 1992) was a French champion Thoroughbred horse racing, racehorse and sire (horse), sire.
Background
He was bred by American businessman John McNamee Sullivan and was raced by Aga Khan IV, HH Aga Khan IV. A ...
,
Riverman
Riverman (1969–1999) was a French Thoroughbred horse racing, racehorse.
Background
Foaled in Kentucky, Riverman was bred by Harry F. Guggenheim of the prominent American Guggenheim family. Riverman was from the mare (horse), mare River Lady ...
, and
Sharpen Up
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. After managing at Gainesway for 40 years, he retired in 1990.
Burial site
The
C. V. Whitney Farm, which is now part of Gainesway, is the final resting place of several champion thoroughbreds. Some of the Whitney/Gainesway horses buried here include:
*
Arts and Letters
Arts and Letters (April 1, 1966 – October 16, 1998) was an American Hall of Fame Champion Thoroughbred racehorse.
Background
Arts and Letters was a chestnut horse owned and bred by American sportsman and philanthropist Paul Mellon, and tra ...
(1966–1998)
*
Bimelech
Bimelech (February 27, 1937 – 1966) was a champion Thoroughbred racehorse who won two Triple Crown races and was a Champion at both age two and three. He was ranked #84 among U.S. racehorses of the 20th century. After retiring to stud, he sired ...
(1937–1966)
*
Blushing Groom
Blushing Groom (8 April 1974 – 6 May 1992) was a French champion Thoroughbred horse racing, racehorse and sire (horse), sire.
Background
He was bred by American businessman John McNamee Sullivan and was raced by Aga Khan IV, HH Aga Khan IV. A ...
(1974–1992)
*
Bold Bidder
Bold Bidder (1962–1982) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse.
Background
Bred by the Wheatley Stable partnership of Gladys Mills Phipps and her brother, Ogden L. Mills, Bold Bidder was sired by their great stallion Bold Ruler, an eight-time ...
(1962–1982)
*
Broomstick
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(1901–1931)
*
Cannonade
Cannonade (May 12, 1971 – August 3, 1993) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse best known as the winner of the 1974 Kentucky Derby.
Background
Owned and bred by prominent businessman John M. Olin, Cannonade was foaled at Gainesway Farm in ...
(1971–1993)
*
Capot
Capot (1946–1974) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse sired by Menow out of the mare Piquet. Owned and bred by Greentree Stable, Capot was trained by John M. Gaver, Sr.
Two-year-old season
Racing as a two-year-old, Capot won the Champ ...
(1946–1974)
*
Counterpoint
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(1948–1969)
*
Equipoise
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* Equilibrioception, the state of being balanced or in equilibrium
* Boldenone undecylenate, an anabolic steroid, by the trade name ''Equipoise''
* ...
(1928–1938)
*
Irish River
{{Infobox racehorse
, horsename = Irish River
, image =
, caption =
, sire = Riverman
, grandsire = Never Bend
, dam = Irish Star
, damsire = Klairon
, sex = Stallion
, foaled = 1976
, country = France
, colour = Chestnut
, breede ...
(1976–2004)
*
Key to the Mint
Key to the Mint (1969–1996) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse.
Background
Bred by Paul Mellon and raced under his Rokeby Stable colors, Key to the Mint was trained by future Hall of Fame inductee Elliott Burch.
Racing career
Key to the ...
(1969–1996)
*
La Troienne
La Troienne (1926–1954) was one of the most famous and influential Thoroughbred broodmares in twentieth century America. She produced 10 winners including two Hall of Fame inductees while at stud, while her daughters in turn produced many notab ...
(1926–1954)
*
Lyphard
Lyphard (10 May 1969 – 10 June 2005) was an American-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and an important sire.
Background
American bred in Pennsylvania, Lyphard was a son of Northern Dancer out of the mare Goofed. He was auctioned ...
(1969–2005)
*
Mahmoud (1933–1962)
*
Peter Pan
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(1904–1933)
*
Regret
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Regret is related to perceived opportunity. Its intensity varies over time after the decision, in regard ...
(1912–1934)
*
Riverman
Riverman (1969–1999) was a French Thoroughbred horse racing, racehorse.
Background
Foaled in Kentucky, Riverman was bred by Harry F. Guggenheim of the prominent American Guggenheim family. Riverman was from the mare (horse), mare River Lady ...
(1969–1999)
*
Shut Out Shut Out may refer to:
* Shutout
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(1939–1964)
*
Silver Spoon
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(1956–1978)
*
St Germans (1921–1947)
*
Stage Door Johnny (1965–1996)
*
Tom Fool
Tom Fool (March 31, 1949 – August 20, 1976) was a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who was the 1953 American Horse of the Year and was inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame. He sired the champion racehorses Buckpasser and Tim Tam.
B ...
(1949–1976)
*
Top Flight
Top Flight (April 15, 1929 – 1949) was an American U.S. Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse. She was the leading American filly of her generation at two and three years of age.
Background
Bred in Kentucky by the very prominent horseman Harry ...
(1929–1949)
*
Twenty Grand
Twenty Grand (1928–1948) was an American thoroughbred race horse. Owned and bred by Helen Hay Whitney's Greentree Stable, Twenty Grand was a bay colt by St. Germans out of Bonus.
Racing career
Trained at age three by James G. Rowe, Jr. ...
(1928–1948)
*
Vaguely Noble
Vaguely Noble (1965–1989) was an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in the United Kingdom and France. The colt is best known as the winner of the 1968 Group One Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe when he defeated the best horses from Engla ...
(1965–1989)
*
Whisk Broom II
Whisk Broom II (1907–1928) was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who raced in the United Kingdom (under the name Whisk Broom) and in the United States. Whisk Broom showed high class form during four seasons of racing in Europe, but ...
(1907–1928)
*
Winning Colors (1985–2008)
Arboretum
Gainesway Farm has also been designated as a Level II arboretum by ArbNet.
The farm has over 1,500 acres (6 km²) of decorative plants, floral displays, and tree collections that are nurtured by a full-time horticulture staff. Of particular note are the more than 45 different kinds of oaks, including a California Valley Oak and an Oglethorpe, that have been planted.
2007 sales
At the
Saratoga Yearling sales in August, Gainesway had a sales topper with a
chestnut
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The name also refers to the edible nuts they produce.
The unrelat ...
Mr. Greeley colt
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*Colt, Arkansas, United States
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that sold for $2.2 million to
Team Valor
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and will be
syndicated. The colt has been named Kinsella after well-known
baseball
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writer
W. P. Kinsella
William Patrick "W. P." Kinsella (May 25, 1935September 16, 2016) was a Canadian novelist and short story writer, known for his novel ''Shoeless Joe'' (1982), which was adapted into the movie ''Field of Dreams'' in 1989. His work often concern ...
, whose book, ''
Shoeless Joe'', was adapted into the movie "
Field of Dreams
''Field of Dreams'' is a 1989 American sports fantasy drama film written and directed by Phil Alden Robinson, based on Canadian novelist W. P. Kinsella's 1982 novel '' Shoeless Joe''. The film stars Kevin Costner as a farmer who builds a ...
".
References
External links
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TB Heritage Grave Matters WhitneyNTRA Gainesway Farm StatsSaratoga Yearling Topper
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American racehorse owners and breeders
Buildings and structures in Lexington, Kentucky
Horse farms in Kentucky