In The Hot Seat: Sam Goyette

[Wandering Eyes]

Sam Goyette's love for horses started in the hunting field and evolved when he entered the world of bloodstock sales. Goyette honed his skills working for Salcey Forest, Blandford Bloodstock, Juddmonte and Overbury Stud. He is also a graduate of The National Stud course and in 2024 set up Oakhurst Stud with his fiancée, Kinsey Petyt.

What made you happiest in 2024?

It's a bob of the head between getting engaged to my partner Kinsey or starting up Oakhurst Stud and the support we received from our friends and family.

How do you start your day?

My day starts with feeding the dog, the horses and then myself. Followed by a shower to take a minute and think about the day ahead.

What is the best thing about your job?

It would have to be first thing in the morning when the lights go on and the mares give me their own version of a good morning.

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be?

Can't Stop by The Red Hot Chili Peppers. I've always found it to be a good motivational song when you need something to get you through the last few stables.

Is there a horse you wish you had bought in 2024?

A mare called Wensleydale (GB) (Frankel {GB}) who sold at Tattersalls in December. I remember her as foal at the sales when Juddmonte bought her. I then got to work with her when I worked for Juddmonte a few years later. I always had a soft spot for her.

Racehorse of 2024 and why?

Babouche (GB) (Kodiac {GB}) would be my racehorse of the year. Beating the boys in the G1 Phoenix Stakes was hugely impressive. Even more so that Whistlejacket (Ire) (No Nay Never) went on to win the Prix Morny on his next start beating some top-class colts.

Dark horse for the year ahead?

My Dark Horse for 2025 is Alluring Angel (GB) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}). She's trained by Chad Brown in America and most recently ran a solid fourth first time out for the trainer in a Grade III. She's lightly raced and had a bit of time off the track but fingers crossed she can go on this year.

Value stallion for 2025?

I'd say Auguste Rodin (Ire) looks like very good value at €30,000. A word for Palace Pier (GB) also. Overbury Stud had two very nice yearlings by him last year that I did a bit of prep with, and I liked a few of his foals. I wouldn't be surprised if people suddenly changed their opinions of him by the end of this year.

What would make 2025 a good year for you?

Keeping our horses healthy and clients happy is our main aim first and foremost. We also have some yearlings to sell this year that some of our biggest supporters are involved in. Nothing would give me more satisfaction than giving them some good results later this year.

What is your motto for life?

If it was easy then everyone would do it.

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