OwnerView announced on November 12 that Boat Racing has been named New Owner of the Year for 2021, sponsored by 1/ST RACING. Prizes will be awarded during the final panel of the 2021 Purebred Owners Conference series on December 7 at 2 p.m. ET.
Boat racing owns a small number of horses through avid sales, 2 years old in training sales and shooting games, but their main claim to fame comes from a significant minority of 3 year olds Hot Rod CharlieWho won? Pennsylvania Derby and Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby This year. He also hit the council in Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve and Belmont bets presented by NYRA Bets.
The ownership group includes college friends from Brown University – Eric Armagost, Daniel Giovacchini, Reiley Higgins, Patrick O’Neill and Alex Quoyeser. O’Neill is the grandson of Hot Rod trainer Charlie, Doug O’Neill.
The group is active in charitable causes through a commitment to raise awareness and donate a portion of the earnings of all their horses, including Hot Rod Charlie’s, to Melanoma Research Alliance, Jake Panus Scholarship Fund, and Jake Panus Walking Football Scholarship.
OwnerView’s project manager, Gary Falter, said: “Royalty has brought infectious enthusiasm to our sport and inspired philanthropy for worthy causes. “OwnerView is proud to recognize a new and youthful group of owners that have not only experienced success in the highest equestrian competitions but also contributed to the community.”
Patrick O’Neill said: “We couldn’t be more delighted to be honored with this prestigious award and to recognize the rare, much more deserving company that has triumphed over us. “The original idea of the 5 of us was to stay engaged in this incredible sport that we all love and take advantage of the wonderful environment it provides to create memories that will last a lifetime. life. We have no doubt that this simple idea will bring us to the pinnacle of sport, which is why it is so important to us to turn our luck into something bigger. and beyond myself through the MRA and the memory of Jake Panus. At the end of the day, all credit for this privilege goes to Doug O’Neill and his entire team, our incredible Roadrunner Racing co-owners Bill Strauss and Gainesway Farm, and who Our great pony friend in Hot Rod Charlie. “
The previous year’s New Owner of the Year awards went to MyRacehorse, Larry Best, Churchill Downs Racing Club, Charles and Susan Chu, LNJ Foxwoods and Sol Kumin.
The Purebred Owners conference series 2021 is organized by the Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and presented by the Bessemer Trust, Dean Dorton Equine, Stoll Keenon Ogden and Stonestreet Farm. There is no registration fee for live or recorded virtual conference series, but registration is required. Registration information is available at ownerview.com/event/conference or by contacting Gary Falter at [email protected].
OwnerView is a joint effort led by the Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to promote Thoroughbred Horse ownership and provide accurate information on aspects of ownership such as training. trainers, public racing associations, the process of buying and owning a crossbreed, retirement, and owner licensing.
