OwnerView introduced Nov. 12 that Boat Racing has been named the 2021 New Proprietor of the Yr, sponsored by 1/ST RACING. The award will probably be introduced through the last panel of the 2021 Thoroughbred Proprietor Convention sequence Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET.
Boat Racing owns a handful of horses by way of yearling gross sales, 2-year-old in coaching gross sales, and pinhooking, however their main declare to fame got here from their vital minority share of 3-year-old Hot Rod Charlie , who won the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) and Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) this year. He also hit the board in Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) and Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1).
The ownership group is composed of college friends from Brown University—Eric Armagost, Daniel Giovacchini, Reiley Higgins, Patrick O’Neill, and Alex Quoyeser. O’Neill is the nephew of Hot Rod Charlie’s trainer, Doug O’Neill.
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The group is energetic in philanthropic causes by way of their dedication to elevating consciousness and contributing a portion of all of their horses’ earnings, together with Scorching Rod Charlie’s, towards the Melanoma Analysis Alliance, Jake Panus Scholarship Fund, and Jake Panus Stroll-on Soccer Endowed Scholarship.
“Boat Racing has introduced infectious enthusiasm to our sport in addition to inspiring generosity for worthy causes,” mentioned Gary Falter, mission supervisor for OwnerView. “OwnerView is proud to acknowledge a brand new and youthful possession group that has not solely skilled success on the highest ranges of horse racing, however has additionally given again to the group.”
“We couldn’t be extra happy to be honored with this prestigious award and are cognizant of the way more deserving, uncommon firm which have received earlier than us,” mentioned Patrick O’Neill. “The preliminary concept amongst us 5 was all the time to take part on this unimaginable sport all of us have fallen in love with and make the most of the wonderful atmosphere it supplies to create reminiscences to final us a lifetime. We had no inkling that this straightforward concept would ever take us to the top of the game, which is why it was so vital for us to pivot our fortunes into one thing larger and past ourselves by way of MRA and the reminiscence of Jake Panus. On the finish of the day, all credit score for this privilege goes to Doug O’Neill and his whole staff, our unimaginable co-owners in Roadrunner Racing, Invoice Strauss, and Gainesway Farm, and our wonderful equine good friend in Scorching Rod Charlie.”
The New Proprietor of the Yr Award has been beforehand introduced to MyRacehorse, Larry Finest, the Churchill Downs Racing Membership, Charles and Susan Chu, LNJ Foxwoods, and Sol Kumin.
The 2021 Thoroughbred Proprietor Convention sequence is hosted by The Jockey Membership and the Thoroughbred Homeowners and Breeders Affiliation and introduced by Bessemer Belief, Dean Dorton Equine, Stoll Keenon Ogden, and Stonestreet Farm. There isn’t a registration charge for the stay or recorded digital convention sequence, however registration is required. Registration data is offered at ownerview.com/event/conference or by contacting Gary Falter at [email protected].
OwnerView is a joint effort spearheaded by The Jockey Membership and the Thoroughbred Homeowners and Breeders Affiliation to encourage possession of Thoroughbreds and supply correct data on elements of possession corresponding to trainers, public racing syndicates, the method of buying and proudly owning a Thoroughbred, racehorse retirement, and proprietor licensing.
