Letter to the Editor: Stu Story #6, Stuart’s Time

[Wandering Eyes]

My husband and I met Stuart at Giussepe's having dinner at the bar one night. I was immediately impressed by his sincerity and openness. When he found out we bred and raced Thoroughbreds, he shared his story and that he worked for Taylor Made. He and my husband Steve bonded over their love of the stallion Not This Time. We often ran into each other at the sales or at the races and Stuart was always there to congratulate us on our successes and to offer advice only if asked. Stuart always asked after our mares and knew each one and when they were racing. When we found out Stuart was sick, we were moved by his desire to not let it slow him down. I think we heard from him more this past spring that ever before. He came to visit our farm with colleague Steve Castagnola and we were proud to show him our long-anticipated little Not This Time colt born in March (after a 363-day pregnancy!)

Soon thereafter, we learned of the seriousness of Stuart's illness and prognosis. We decided to name the colt after Stuart as well as his sire and we have named him “Stuart's Time.” Here is little Stuart this week as a five-month-old weanling. We would often send Stuart pictures and videos of the colt while he was in treatment, hoping he might bring a smile to his face during a difficult time. We have a feeling Stuart might be sending him more than luck and are excited to see where his racing career goes. We are grateful to Stuart for his friendship and guidance.

Editor's note: Stuart Angus, a Senior Thoroughbred Advisor for Taylor Made, passed away Aug. 28 at the age of 60. His friends are encouraging those he touched to submit `Stu stories' to the TDN. Please email suefinley@thetdn.com if you have a story to share. 

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