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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Edited Press Release In a plan to transition for the future, WinStar Farm announced Wednesday that Gerry Duffy will return to become President on Apr. 1, 2026. Elliott Walden will remain CEO until Oct. 1, with Duffy taking over as CEO and President effective Oct. 1. “I have been blessed to work for Kenny Troutt for the last 25 years,” said Elliott Walden. “Under his visionary leadership we've won a Triple Crown, two Kentucky Derbies, three Belmont Stakes, five Breeders' Cups, and four Eclipse Awards. Kenny has tremendous instincts and together we built a team with a wealth of experience. The success we've achieved has been a collaborative effort and I have loved my time supporting Kenny's vision. “Timing is everything with a transition of this magnitude,” Walden added. “Early last year, I told the Troutt family my plans of stepping down. Five years ago, I wrote in my journal my number one pick to become the next CEO of WinStar, and that name was Gerry Duffy. I couldn't be happier that he has accepted the role and I look forward to supporting Gerry, David (Hanley), and the entire team during this transition and into the future.” Regarding the leadership transition and long-term vision for WinStar, Kenny Troutt expressed his gratitude for Walden and the team, as well as his optimism for the years ahead. “I am so grateful for the team at WinStar, and what they have done for my family,” said Troutt. “We have had tremendous success over the years and are just getting started. I hope to have the farm in the family for years to come. I want to thank Elliott for his leadership over the last 25 years and look forward to the next chapter at WinStar.” Recognizing the strong foundation already in place, Duffy shared his excitement about the partnership and his respect for the Troutt family's enduring impact on the industry. “Kenny's vision has always been the driving force at WinStar,” said Duffy. “He calls us to 'Dream Big' and we plan to continue doing just that. I am excited to come back to work with Kenny, Lisa, Preston, the entire Troutt family, and the team at WinStar. It really is the privilege of a lifetime to lead a farm as prestigious as WinStar.” Reflecting on a tenure marked by significant achievements, Walden, who will remain involved with WinStar in a consultative capacity, shared his thoughts on the farm's evolution and the bright path ahead. Elliott Walden with Florent Geroux in the WinStar silks | Sarah Andrew “I am proud of the milestones we've achieved,” Walden said. “The trophies are symbolic of the years of dedication and hard work put forth by the entire WinStar team. I will always be eternally grateful for the relationships we've built, the lives we've changed, and the careers we've helped to launch. Anytime a season ends, there is always an element of uncertainty, however, one thing I am very certain about is WinStar Farm is in great hands. The future couldn't be brighter. As for me, I am excited about the next chapter in my life, and to be able to consult with WinStar into 2027. I am at a career stage where I want to use my skills, knowledge, and experience in a different way, and I look forward to what is next.” The move is the next step to continue supporting Preston Troutt, who has stepped into a larger role at the farm alongside his father, Kenny. The senior leadership team will consist of: Duffy, CEO/President; David Hanley, senior vice president of bloodstock, who will continue to play a key role in bloodstock decisions; Dr. Natanya Nieman, general manager; and Michael Holmes, CFO. Duffy began his career in nomination sales with Darley America. Duffy first joined the WinStar team in 2011 when he spent two years as stallion seasons director. His home country of Ireland beckoned, however, and he was hired by Godolphin as its general manager. A return to Kentucky came in 2018, when Duffy assumed the role of farm manager at Stonerside and Raceland Farms prior to his most recent role as CEO of Modon Equestrian in Abu Dhabi, where he was focused on the development of equestrian lifestyle communities. “What my father, Elliott, and the entire WinStar team have built over the last 25 years is truly remarkable,” said Preston Troutt. “Elliott's leadership has positioned WinStar as one of the premier operations in the industry, and we are deeply grateful for his commitment. As Gerry steps into an expanded leadership role, I have tremendous confidence in what lies ahead. With the team we have in place and the strength of our current roster, WinStar is exceptionally well positioned for the future. I couldn't be more excited about what the next 25 years will bring.” The post WinStar Farm Tabs Gerry Duffy as Next CEO/President, Elliott Walden to Step Down appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
In this series, we will have a look predominantly at American-bred first-time starters in maiden races at Meydan Racecourse, with a specific focus on pedigree and/or performance in a sales ring. The flagship venue for racing in the United Arab Emirates is Meydan, which hosts racing on Fridays through the end of March, with the exception of Super Saturday on Feb. 28 and Dubai World Cup night Mar. 28, 2026. Here are the horses of note for this Friday's program at Meydan: Friday, January 9, 2026 2nd-MEY, AED165,000 ($45k), Maiden, 3yo, 1600m YAMDEEK (Yaupon) is the priciest of the four first-starters from the yard of trainer Ahmad Bin Harmash, having fetched $270,000 at last year's OBS April Sale after changing hands as a weanling and yearling at Keeneland ($75,000 KEENOV, $130,000 KEESEP). The Feb. 21 foal, second in a trial at Jebel Ali last month, is out of an unplaced daughter of MSW & GISP Hot Storm (Stormy Atlantic), whose five winners includes Japanese listed scorer A Shin Gorgeous (Exchange Rate). He will need to work out a trip from gate 13 in a field of 14. New York-bred Honest Desert (Honest Mischief) was a $60,000 acquisition at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic yearling sale in the fall of 2024, but improved nicely over the course of the next six months and raised a bid of $175,000 from Bin Harmash at OBS April (breeze video). The gelding drew outside of his stable companion in 14. Fire d'Oro (Bolt d'Oro), a son of the Grade II-placed juvenily filly Portrait (Tapizar), was a $45,000 KEESEP yearling and matured into a $140,000 OBSAPR juvenile after he worked an eighth of a mile in :10 flat (breeze video). Sam Hitchcott rides from the six hole. The post Desert Doings: Bin Harmash Saddles Four In 3YO Maiden appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Buetane, in only his second start, ran second to subsequent Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Ted Noffey in last year's Hopeful Stakes (G1) and makes his 3-year-old debut in the San Vicente Stakes (G2) Jan. 10 for trainer Bob Baffert.View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
The online portion of Thoroughbred Charities of America's (TCA) annual Stallion Season Auction presented by the Goodman Family is underway and runs through Friday, Jan. 9, with staggered closing times starting at 4 p.m. ET., the non-profit said via a release on Wednesday. The TCA's largest fundraiser during the year includes 175 seasons with sires such as Army Mule (by Friesian Fire), Life is Good (by Into Mischief), Flightline (Tapit), and McKinzie (Street Sense) all available for online bidding on Salering.net. The majority of seasons will sell 'no guarantee' however a few will be offered with a 2027 breed back. A silent auction will also be in the offing. For a full list of seasons click here and for tickets to the event click here. The post TCA Annual Stallion Season Auction Off And Running appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
i had noticed imperial command had turned the corner. in the first few months he went to aussie he was a flop and seemed to have the same issues he had here,just before he left,,whatever they were. then he didn't race for 6 months.Since he resumed he has done a good job. I assume the good spell or some treatment identified some issue and has helped sort him out. it haven't been watching much aussie racing lately although i did see swayzee beat don hugo a couple of weeks ago. swayzee i would have thought would have been stuffed by now,but the way he won against don hugo,he seemed back to his best. He simply wore don hugo into the ground then after the finsih they showed him running strong down the back staright as if he could easily do another round at the same speed,ears flicking as if to say,that was easy enough. Meanwhile the rest of the field had hit the finish and virtually pulled up straight after, as they all looked stuffed. from my observations over the years,when horses are given perfromance enhancers ,it will always cacth up to them sooner rather than later,they mostly just get sick or disappear,yet swayzees still going. Maybe hes just one out of the box.
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