Chief Stipe Posted Sunday at 08:27 AM Posted Sunday at 08:27 AM From Prima Park: It is with heavy hearts Prima Park acknowledges the sudden passing of Michael Wallace. An incredibly talented bloodstock agent, Michael’s guidance has been instrumental in the initial development of Prima Park and has contributed deeply to our success early on. Together we selected and sold two Group One winners in Debt Collector and Sprinting sensation Beat The Clock. Debt Collector being sold through our first ever Ready To Run draft in 2013 Over the years Michael has been a close friend to the Van Dyk family and we are deeply saddened of his passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to the Wallace family. ❤️❤️ More to come... 1 Quote
Chief Stipe Posted Sunday at 08:31 AM Author Posted Sunday at 08:31 AM My condolences to Jim Wallace and family. Quote
Chief Stipe Posted Sunday at 08:33 AM Author Posted Sunday at 08:33 AM From Ardsley Stud: It is with deep sadness we confirm the passing of Micheal Wallace son of Jim and Mary. Micheal was a much loved Father, son and brother. Family are requesting privacy. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Zi6nFyJhp/ Quote
curious Posted 18 hours ago Posted 18 hours ago https://paulickreport.com/news/bloodstock/veteran-bloodstock-agent-michael-wallace-dies?fbclid=IwY2xjawK0nstleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBOTU56ek5wekc5NXlPMEEzAR4ekgs-MLyoJkKLY6eLRUPQ1e38S7i1jFzfeKEleNQhJACanxRTIORUghtLXQ_aem_oZXGg3d_eLW502XKw20kWQ Veteran Bloodstock Agent Michael Wallace Dies from BOAY New Zealand native Michael Wallace was part of the team that selected Triple Crown winner Justify at auction Michael Wallace, a bloodstock agent who was part of the group that secured Triple Crown winner Justify at auction, died on the evening of June 7. His death was confirmed Sunday on the social media accounts of Ardsley Stud in New Zealand, owned by his parents, Jim and Mary Wallace. A New Zealand native, Wallace grew up on Ardsley Stud, which was purchased by his grandfather in 1971. He was a graduate of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Sunline Scholarship, an immersive Thoroughbred industry training program, and he served his externship at Rich Hill Farm in his home country. Wallace is best known for his eight-year run as chief operating officer of China Horse Club, where he played a major part in the group's acquisitions during its early years. Dale Romans Applauds 'Turning Point' Thanks To StrideSafe SensorDale Romans Applauds 'Turning Point' Thanks To StrideSafe Sensor Read More Chief among those acquisitions was the purchase of a $500,000 Scat Daddy colt in partnership with Maverick Racing, the nom-de-sales ticket of WinStar Farm CEO Elliott Walden, at the 2016 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Later named Justify, the colt would go on to sweep the 2018 Triple Crown and sell to the Coolmore partnership on a stud deal worth a reported $75 million. Justify highlighted the more than Grade or Group 1 victories and five Eclipse Awards earned by China Horse Club during his time with the company. After leaving China Horse Club in 2021, Wallace became an independent bloodstock agent for clients around the globe, including Vincent and Teresa Viola's St. Elias Stable, where he was on the team that landed Grade 1 winner Mindframe. He also worked for Kuldeep Singh Rajput’s Gandharvi Racing Stables, where his domestic successes Grade 3 winner Hall of Fame, owned in tandem with the Coolmore partnership. Wallace is survived by his wife Kristi and five children. Quote
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