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The farm was home to all the major horses owned by the Phipps family, including Orb, the 2013 Kentucky Derby winner. Secretariat was syndicated by Seth Hancock for breeding purposes and stood at stud at Claiborne Farm from the conclusion of his racing career at the end of 1973 until his death in 1989.
Arthur B. "Bull" Hancock Jr. (January 24, 1910 – September 14, 1972) was a breeder and owner of thoroughbred racehorses at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky, United States. He acquired European horses to breed in the United States, in particular Nasrullah and Princequillo, and gained great standing in the racing world as a result.
One of the horses Seth has owned since was Swale, who won the 1984 Kentucky Derby. This was the first time a horse bred and owned by the Claiborne Farm became a Derby winner, as all previous winners bred at the farm were foaled by broodmares from other farms.
The year before, Copelan had examined another one of Penny Chenery’s horses, 1972 Kentucky Derby winner Riva Ridge, in the days leading up to the race. He'd built a relationship with one of the ...
Retired at the end of the 1959 racing season to stand at stud at Claiborne Farm, Round Table was the leading sire in North America in 1972. [7] He sired 83 stakes winners including He's A Smoothie , Baldric , Apalachee , Artaius , Cellini , Advocator, Flirting Around , King's Bishop , and Poker, [ 8 ] who was the damsire of two Hall of Fame ...
Paris’ Caliborne Farm served as Secretariat’s post-racing home for 16 years, so now the town is planning a park to honor the Triple Crown champion’s legacy — and draw tourists.
With the 2024 Kentucky Derby set for May 4 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, we introduce you to the 5 owners who have defined the Run for the Roses. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help ...
Arthur Boyd Hancock (June 26, 1875 - April 1, 1957) was a breeder of thoroughbred racehorses who established Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky, United States.. Born at Ellerslie Estate in Albemarle County, Virginia, near Charlottesville, Arthur Hancock was a brother to scholar and educator Harris Hancock (1867–1944).