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April 26, 2021
Longtime Director of Sales Operations Geoffrey Russell to Retire; Remain as Consultant
Keeneland today announced that internationally respected bloodstock adviser and consignor Tony Lacy will join the company as Vice President of Sales. Officials also announced that longtime Director of Sales Operations Geoffrey Russell will retire from his full-time position after 25 years with Keeneland, but will remain in a consulting role through 2021.
“Tony possesses a well-rounded knowledge of the Thoroughbred industry, bolstered by valuable insight and a unique skill set gained from having worked on the ground in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “He is an established presence globally and connects to a vast network of owners, trainers, consignors and buyers. We are excited to welcome Tony to Keeneland, and look forward to his leadership as we prepare for the future.”
Happy
Kentucky Derby week, everyone … it’s finally here! The most exciting two minutes in sports is not only the crowning achievement for any horse and their connections, but it also offers a great chance for us bettors to collect something substantial.
The 2021 edition is not the easiest to handicap, but I feel good about where I have landed.
Essential Quality is a deserving favorite, but at 5-2 or so, I don’t believe he offers great value in this difficult race.
On the other hand, at somewhere in the neighborhood of 8 or 10-1, I do believe
Hot Rod Charlie offers excellent value. I really like everything about the son of Oxbow.
Keeneland Names Lacy Vice President of Sales; Russell To Retire As Director Of Sales Operations Sponsored by:
Tony Lacy
Keeneland today announced that internationally respected bloodstock adviser and consignor Tony Lacy will join the company as vice president of sales. Officials also announced that longtime director of sales operations Geoffrey Russell will retire from his full-time position after 25 years with Keeneland, but will remain in a consulting role through 2021.
“Tony possesses a well-rounded knowledge of the Thoroughbred industry, bolstered by valuable insight and a unique skill set gained from having worked on the ground in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East,” Keeneland president and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “He is an established presence globally and connects to a vast network of owners, trainers, consignors and buyers. We are excited to welcome Tony to Keeneland, and look forward to his leadership as we prepare for the future.”
Derby Notes: Midnight Bourbon, Brooklyn Strong Post Monday Workouts Sponsored by:
Midnight Bourbon works at Churchill Downs on Monday, April 26
Winchell Thoroughbreds Midnight Bourbon worked five furlongs in 1:02.40 over a fast track at Churchill Downs while earlier at Parx, Mark Schwartz s Brooklyn Strong worked five furlongs in 1:00.92 to punch his ticket to Louisville for Kentucky Derby 147 for trainer Danny Velazquez.
BOURBONIC, DYNAMIC ONE, KNOWN AGENDA, SAINTHOOD – Trainer Todd Pletcher s Derby four-bagger was swinging for the fences Monday morning at Churchill Downs as they continued their preparation for this coming Saturday s big game known as Kentucky Derby 147.
Each of the well-bred youngsters galloped approximately a mile and a quarter on a sunny Kentucky morning and they all earned a thumbs up from Pletcher after they reported back to his Barn 42 on the track s backside.
Oaks Contenders Crazy Beautiful, Millefeuille Complete Serious Preparations Sponsored by:
Crazy Beautiful working for trainer Kenny McPeek Saturday morning at Churchill Downs
Phoenix Thoroughbred s
Crazy Beautiful, winner of the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) in her most recent start, completed her final major piece of work for Friday s Kentucky Oaks by working a half-mile in :49.20 under Danny Ramsey for trainer Kenny McPeek at Churchill Downs.
Also at Churchill Downs, Juddmonte Farms
Millefeuille worked five furlongs in :59.60 in company to produce the fastest of 29 works at the distance. Ailsa Morrison was aboard the Gulfstream Park Oaks runner-up for trainer Bill Mott.
At Belmont Park, Beach Haven Thoroughbreds