I know there is a discussion for certain thoroughbred owners (Zayat Stables, Mandy Pope, Stonestreet, the Mosses) so I figured I would make one where we can discuss other owners in the industry.
Joe Osborne appointed Interim Chief Executive of Godolphin’s global operation 06 June 2017 GodoIphin News It has been announced today that John Ferguson has stepped down from his position as Chief Executive and Racing Manager of Godolphin. Joe Osborne, the current Managing Director of Godolphin in Ireland, will take up the position of Interim Chief Executive of Godolphin’s global operation.lphin Joe Osborne said ‘We are committed to our objective of achieving success for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and his family. Our thanks go to John Ferguson for his longstanding contribution to Godolphin and Darley.’ https://news.godolphin.com/news/joe-osborne-appointed-interim-chief-executive-godolphin’s-global-operation
Saeed Bin Suroor interview – lengthy but important read
Three and easy as Godolphin mainstay sets his sights on another Derby The trainer tells Steve Dennis it’s just like old times and he’s happy about it Originally published May 30 Show me a trainer with three Derby runners, all with a chance, and I’ll show you a happy man. Here he is, Saeed Bin Suroor, happy with his lot, his life, the instruction ‘be happy’ one-third of a mantra that he repeats more than once to illustrate its potency. https://www.racingpost.com/news/derby-countdown/three-and-easy-as-godolphin-mainstay-sets-his-sights-on-another-derby/287308?
Ferguson steps down as chief executive at troubled Godolphin 'My stepping down will allow everyone to draw a line under things and move forward. This course of action is best for everyone' By Lee Mottershead Racing Post JUN 6 2017 John Ferguson has announced his resignation as Godolphin chief executive following Monday's revelations that his relationship with the operation's longest-serving trainer Saeed Bin Suroor had broken down. Ferguson told the Racing Post his parting with Sheikh Mohammed's global racing and bloodstock superpower was "best for everyone", admitting his employment within the organisation had become "untenable". https://www.racingpost.com/news/news/ferguson-steps-down-as-godolphin-chief-executive/288472?
In a nutshell, the owner of this colt is looking for a partner (complete post under Faversham thread) Words of owner: The colt's name is Oldbelbottoms and my son the owner is Evan. If he could get a partner for even 25% of this horse it would give him a small break on the bills....colt is in the barn of Art Sherman.
Just to make clear....this is no endorsement and have no idea about legitimacy of situation or character of owner. Was posted as an example of how difficult ownership can be.
(Congrats x Maple Syrple) (Bay Filly 4/5/16) Half sister to G3 winner (9f) Golden Century & G3 runner-up (6f) Maple Forest. Dam, G2 runner-up (6f) in the US, out of S placed (6f) daughter of seven-time winner Twice Regal, sister to three-time S placed Ogama Bay (dam of S winner (6f) Pelican Beach), out of S winner Majestic Belle, half sister to S winner Strawberry Drive. Purchased: Fasig-Tipton ($400,000) Unnamed (Orb x Midnight Bliss) (Dark Bay Colt 23/1/16) First foal. Dam, G3 placed (8f) in the US, half sister to two-time Russian G3 winner (9-10f) & G1 runner-up (12f) Road Light & S runner-up (8f) Big Town, out of G3 placed (9f) Dansetta Light, sister to G3 runner-up (8f) Dakota Light & half sister to G1 Ancient Title Stakes (6f) winner & three-time G1 placed (6f) Captain Squire. Purchased: Fasig-Tipton ($375,000) Unnamed (Curlin x Purple Cat) (Dark Bay Filly 20/2/16) Dam, two-time winning (8f) 3/4 parts sister to two-time G1 placed (8f) Quick Little Miss & half sister to G1 Frizette Stakes (8f) winner & G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies’ (8f) placed Sky Diva, out of an unplaced half sister to two-time G1 winner (10f) & four-time G1 placed (9-10f), including the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (10f), Pure Clan, G2 winner (8f) Greater Good, S placed (5f) Gather The Day (dam of L placed (8f) Day of Victory (dam of two-time G3 winner (6-7f) & G1 La Brea Stakes (7f) runner-up Finleysluckycharm)) & unplaced Wonder Lady (dam of S winner (8f) Yes She’s a Lady). Purchased: Fasig-Tipton ($750,000) Unnamed (Pioneerof The Nile x Rashnaa) (Bay Filly 21/2/16) Dam, G3 placed in the US, half sister to S winner (8f) Mistda & S placed (8f) Beckyboy, out of an unraced half sister to two-time G3 winner (9f) & G1 Gamely Handicap (9f) runner-up Mz Zill Bear & unplaced Miss American Mink (dam of S winner (6f) Purging The Stone & unraced Fifty Mil Short (dam of S winner (6f) Brewing)). Purchased: Fasig-Tipton ($575,000)
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06 June 2017 GodoIphin News
It has been announced today that John Ferguson has stepped down from his position as Chief Executive and Racing Manager of Godolphin.
Joe Osborne, the current Managing Director of Godolphin in Ireland, will take up the position of Interim Chief Executive of Godolphin’s global operation.lphin
Joe Osborne said ‘We are committed to our objective of achieving success for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and his family. Our thanks go to John Ferguson for his longstanding contribution to Godolphin and Darley.’
https://news.godolphin.com/news/joe-osborne-appointed-interim-chief-executive-godolphin’s-global-operation
Three and easy as Godolphin mainstay sets his sights on another Derby
The trainer tells Steve Dennis it’s just like old times and he’s happy about it
Originally published May 30
Show me a trainer with three Derby runners, all with a chance, and I’ll show you a happy man. Here he is, Saeed Bin Suroor, happy with his lot, his life, the instruction ‘be happy’ one-third of a mantra that he repeats more than once to illustrate its potency.
https://www.racingpost.com/news/derby-countdown/three-and-easy-as-godolphin-mainstay-sets-his-sights-on-another-derby/287308?
'My stepping down will allow everyone to draw a line under things and move forward. This course of action is best for everyone'
By Lee Mottershead Racing Post JUN 6 2017
John Ferguson has announced his resignation as Godolphin chief executive following Monday's revelations that his relationship with the operation's longest-serving trainer Saeed Bin Suroor had broken down.
Ferguson told the Racing Post his parting with Sheikh Mohammed's global racing and bloodstock superpower was "best for everyone", admitting his employment within the organisation had become "untenable".
https://www.racingpost.com/news/news/ferguson-steps-down-as-godolphin-chief-executive/288472?
Words of owner: The colt's name is Oldbelbottoms and my son the owner is Evan. If he could get a partner for even 25% of this horse it would give him a small break on the bills....colt is in the barn of Art Sherman.
Just to make clear....this is no endorsement and have no idea about legitimacy of situation or character of owner. Was posted as an example of how difficult ownership can be.
Workouts:
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/223006/lothenbach-takes-buying-spree-to-saratoga?utm_source=BHFB&utm_medium=social
JUDDMONTE FARMS - FANPAGE·WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2017
Unnamed
(Congrats x Maple Syrple) (Bay Filly 4/5/16)
Half sister to G3 winner (9f) Golden Century & G3 runner-up (6f) Maple Forest. Dam, G2 runner-up (6f) in the US, out of S placed (6f) daughter of seven-time winner Twice Regal, sister to three-time S placed Ogama Bay (dam of S winner (6f) Pelican Beach), out of S winner Majestic Belle, half sister to S winner Strawberry Drive.
Purchased: Fasig-Tipton ($400,000)
Unnamed
(Orb x Midnight Bliss) (Dark Bay Colt 23/1/16)
First foal. Dam, G3 placed (8f) in the US, half sister to two-time Russian G3 winner (9-10f) & G1 runner-up (12f) Road Light & S runner-up (8f) Big Town, out of G3 placed (9f) Dansetta Light, sister to G3 runner-up (8f) Dakota Light & half sister to G1 Ancient Title Stakes (6f) winner & three-time G1 placed (6f) Captain Squire.
Purchased: Fasig-Tipton ($375,000)
Unnamed
(Curlin x Purple Cat) (Dark Bay Filly 20/2/16)
Dam, two-time winning (8f) 3/4 parts sister to two-time G1 placed (8f) Quick Little Miss & half sister to G1 Frizette Stakes (8f) winner & G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies’ (8f) placed Sky Diva, out of an unplaced half sister to two-time G1 winner (10f) & four-time G1 placed (9-10f), including the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (10f), Pure Clan, G2 winner (8f) Greater Good, S placed (5f) Gather The Day (dam of L placed (8f) Day of Victory (dam of two-time G3 winner (6-7f) & G1 La Brea Stakes (7f) runner-up Finleysluckycharm)) & unplaced Wonder Lady (dam of S winner (8f) Yes She’s a Lady).
Purchased: Fasig-Tipton ($750,000)
Unnamed
(Pioneerof The Nile x Rashnaa) (Bay Filly 21/2/16)
Dam, G3 placed in the US, half sister to S winner (8f) Mistda & S placed (8f) Beckyboy, out of an unraced half sister to two-time G3 winner (9f) & G1 Gamely Handicap (9f) runner-up Mz Zill Bear & unplaced Miss American Mink (dam of S winner (6f) Purging The Stone & unraced Fifty Mil Short (dam of S winner (6f) Brewing)).
Purchased: Fasig-Tipton ($575,000)
Picture: Curlin x Purple Cat yearling filly
Pedigree Analysis by Matt T Child