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'''Gainesway Farm''' is an American [[Thoroughbred]] [[horse breeding]] business in [[Lexington, Kentucky]]. It was originally called [[Greentree Stables|Greentree Farms]]. |
'''Gainesway Farm''' is an American [[Thoroughbred]] [[horse breeding]] business in [[Lexington, Kentucky]]. It was originally called [[Greentree Stables|Greentree Farms]]. |
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The 1,500 |
The 1,500-acre (6 km<sup>2</sup>) property has been home to [[stallion]]s such as [[Youth (horse)|Youth]] and [[Exceller]] and numerous others who are buried on the property. Among the current [[stallion (horse)|stallion]] roster is [[Tapit]], sire of four Breeders' Cup winners since 2008 and 2013 Leading U.S.-based Yearling Sire. |
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In 1995, under the name Gainesway Stable, owner [[Graham Beck]] partnered with [[Robert B. Lewis|Robert and Beverly Lewis]] and [[William T. Young]] of [[William T. Young#Overbrook Farm|Overbrook Farm]] in the ownership and racing of [[Timber Country]] who won the 1994 [[Breeders' Cup Juvenile]] and 1995 [[Preakness Stakes]]. |
In 1995, under the name Gainesway Stable, owner [[Graham Beck|Graham J. Beck]] partnered with [[Robert B. Lewis|Robert and Beverly Lewis]] and [[William T. Young]] of [[William T. Young#Overbrook Farm|Overbrook Farm]] in the ownership and racing of [[Timber Country]] who won the 1994 [[Breeders' Cup Juvenile]] and 1995 [[Preakness Stakes]]. |
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==Stallions== |
==Stallions== |
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*[[Lyphard]] (1969–2005) |
*[[Lyphard]] (1969–2005) |
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*[[Cozzene]] (1980–2008) |
*[[Cozzene]] (1980–2008) |
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*[[Broad Brush]] ( |
*[[Broad Brush]] (1983–2009) |
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*Mt. Livermore ( |
*Mt. Livermore (1981–2010) |
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*Mr. Greeley (1992–2010) |
*Mr. Greeley (1992–2010) |
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*Hat Trick(Jpn |
*Hat Trick (Jpn 2012–2017) |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Farm was formed by |
The Farm was formed by John R. Gaines, considered the founder of the [[Breeders Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://therail.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/02/from-horsemans-vision-the-breeders-cup-was-born/|title = From Horseman's Vision Comes the Breeders' Cup|date = 2 November 2011}}</ref> Originally located off Tates Creek Pike in Lexington, this property was sold for development, and the [[thoroughbred]] division of Gainesway Farm,{{Citation needed|date=September 2007}} under the ownership of John R. Gaines, was moved to the present location on Paris Pike in Lexington. |
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In 1989, Gainesway Farm was sold to South African horseman Graham J. Beck, whose acquisition included what was once the [[Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney]] farm properties established in 1915 by [[Harry Payne Whitney]], plus the parcel belonging to [[Payne Whitney |
In 1989, Gainesway Farm was sold to South African horseman Graham J. Beck, whose acquisition included what was once the [[Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney|C.V. Whitney]] farm properties established in 1915 by [[Harry Payne Whitney]], plus the parcel belonging to [[Payne Whitney]]'s [[Greentree Stable|Greentree Stud]]. |
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==Notable managers== |
==Notable managers== |
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One of the managers of Gainesway Farm was Joseph Lannon Taylor. |
One of the managers of Gainesway Farm was Joseph Lannon Taylor. He began his career in the horse industry as the farm manager at Gainesway Farm, where he raised many world-class standardbreds and thoroughbreds and was influential in developing Gainesway Farm. During his time there, Taylor saw six Gainesway stallions lead the world's sire list, the American sire list, or the European sire list: [[Bold Bidder]], [[Vaguely Noble]], [[Lyphard]], [[Blushing Groom]], [[Riverman]], and [[Sharpen Up]]. After managing at Gainesway for 40 years, he retired in 1990. |
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==Burial site== |
==Burial site== |
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The [[Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney|C. |
The [[Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney|C.V. Whitney]] Farm, which is now part of Gainesway, is the final resting place of several champion thoroughbreds. Some of the Whitney/Gainesway horses buried here include: |
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*[[Shut Out (horse)|Shut Out]] (1939–1964) |
*[[Shut Out (horse)|Shut Out]] (1939–1964) |
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*[[Silver Spoon (horse)|Silver Spoon]] (1956–1978) |
*[[Silver Spoon (horse)|Silver Spoon]] (1956–1978) |
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*St Germans (1921–1947) |
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*[[Stage Door Johnny]] (1965–1996) |
*[[Stage Door Johnny]] (1965–1996) |
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*[[Tom Fool]] (1949–1976) |
*[[Tom Fool]] (1949–1976) |
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==Arboretum== |
==Arboretum== |
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Gainesway Farm has also been designated as a Level II arboretum by ArbNet.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arbnet.org/morton-register/gainesway-farm|title=Arbnet | Gainesway Farm}}</ref> The farm has over 1,500 acres (6 km |
Gainesway Farm has also been designated as a Level II arboretum by ArbNet.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arbnet.org/morton-register/gainesway-farm|title=Arbnet | Gainesway Farm}}</ref> The farm has over 1,500 acres (6 km<sup>2</sup>) of decorative plants, floral displays, and tree collections that are nurtured by a full-time horticulture staff. Of particular note are the more than 45 different kinds of oaks, including a California Valley Oak and an Oglethorpe, that have been planted. |
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==2007 sales== |
==2007 sales== |
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At the [[Saratoga Springs, New York|Saratoga]] Yearling sales in August, Gainesway had a sales topper with a [[chestnut (coat)|chestnut]] |
At the [[Saratoga Springs, New York|Saratoga]] Yearling sales in August 2007, Gainesway had a sales topper with a [[chestnut (coat)|chestnut]] Mr. Greeley [[Colt (horse)|colt]] that sold for $2.2 million to [[Team Valor]]. The colt was named Kinsella after well-known [[baseball]] writer [[W. P. Kinsella]], whose book ''[[Shoeless Joe (novel)|Shoeless Joe]]'' was adapted into the movie ''[[Field of Dreams]]''. |
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Trained by [[Todd Pletcher]], Kinsella won two of five starts and earned $65,505. He was euthanized in 2010 at [[Santa Anita Park]] after breaking down following a workout.<ref>https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/144284/kinsella-euthanized-after-workout {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 13:05, 20 August 2024
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Gainesway Farm is an American Thoroughbred horse breeding business in Lexington, Kentucky. It was originally called Greentree Farms.
The 1,500-acre (6 km2) property has been home to stallions such as Youth and Exceller and numerous others who are buried on the property. Among the current stallion roster is Tapit, sire of four Breeders' Cup winners since 2008 and 2013 Leading U.S.-based Yearling Sire.
In 1995, under the name Gainesway Stable, owner Graham J. Beck partnered with Robert and Beverly Lewis and William T. Young of Overbrook Farm in the ownership and racing of Timber Country who won the 1994 Breeders' Cup Juvenile and 1995 Preakness Stakes.
Stallions
[edit]Gainesway is home to the following stallions:
| Stallion | Birth Year | Pedigree |
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| Afleet Alex | 2002 | Northern Afleet x Maggy Hawk (Hawkster) |
| Anchor Down | 2011 | Tapit x Successful Outlook (Orientate) |
| Karakontie (JPN) | 2011 | Bernstein x Sun Is Up (Sunday Silence) |
| McKinzie | 2015 | Street Sense x Runaway Model (Petionville) |
| Spun to Run | 2016 | Hard Spun x Yawkey Way (Grand Slam) |
| Tapit | 2001 | Pulpit x Tap Your Heels (Unbridled) |
| Tapwrit | 2014 | Tapit x Appealing Zophie (Successful Appeal) |
Historic stallions
[edit]- Vaguely Noble (1965–1989)
- Blushing Groom (1974–1992)
- Cannonade (1971–1993)
- Riverman (1969–1999)
- Irish River (1976–2004)
- Lyphard (1969–2005)
- Cozzene (1980–2008)
- Broad Brush (1983–2009)
- Mt. Livermore (1981–2010)
- Mr. Greeley (1992–2010)
- Hat Trick (Jpn 2012–2017)
History
[edit]The Farm was formed by John R. Gaines, considered the founder of the Breeders Cup.[1] Originally located off Tates Creek Pike in Lexington, this property was sold for development, and the thoroughbred division of Gainesway Farm,[citation needed] under the ownership of John R. Gaines, was moved to the present location on Paris Pike in Lexington.
In 1989, Gainesway Farm was sold to South African horseman Graham J. Beck, whose acquisition included what was once the C.V. Whitney farm properties established in 1915 by Harry Payne Whitney, plus the parcel belonging to Payne Whitney's Greentree Stud.
Notable managers
[edit]One of the managers of Gainesway Farm was Joseph Lannon Taylor. He began his career in the horse industry as the farm manager at Gainesway Farm, where he raised many world-class standardbreds and thoroughbreds and was influential in developing Gainesway Farm. During his time there, Taylor saw six Gainesway stallions lead the world's sire list, the American sire list, or the European sire list: Bold Bidder, Vaguely Noble, Lyphard, Blushing Groom, Riverman, and Sharpen Up. After managing at Gainesway for 40 years, he retired in 1990.
Burial site
[edit]The C.V. Whitney Farm, which is now part of Gainesway, is the final resting place of several champion thoroughbreds. Some of the Whitney/Gainesway horses buried here include:
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Arboretum
[edit]Gainesway Farm has also been designated as a Level II arboretum by ArbNet.[2] The farm has over 1,500 acres (6 km2) of decorative plants, floral displays, and tree collections that are nurtured by a full-time horticulture staff. Of particular note are the more than 45 different kinds of oaks, including a California Valley Oak and an Oglethorpe, that have been planted.
2007 sales
[edit]At the Saratoga Yearling sales in August 2007, Gainesway had a sales topper with a chestnut Mr. Greeley colt that sold for $2.2 million to Team Valor. The colt was named Kinsella after well-known baseball writer W. P. Kinsella, whose book Shoeless Joe was adapted into the movie Field of Dreams.
Trained by Todd Pletcher, Kinsella won two of five starts and earned $65,505. He was euthanized in 2010 at Santa Anita Park after breaking down following a workout.[3]