The Thoroughbred industry’s often unrecognized and behind-the-scenes leaders are profiled in the inaugural Thoroughbred Times “Unsung Heroes” feature that appears in the July 2 issue of the weekly industry magazine.
The inaugural class for the feature was selected after a widespread polling of industry participants yielded more than 100 nominations. The group represents several segments of the industry, from advocates of unwanted horses, farm workers, student education facilitators, and leaders of racing-related charities.
“We are extremely proud to honor these individuals who do so much for racing and often without recognition,” said Tom Law, managing editor of Thoroughbred Times. “This group is a great representation of the Thoroughbred industry and is owed respect, admiration, praise, and support. We hope they received it with our new feature, particularly from the individuals who nominated, suggested, and lobbied for their inclusion in this feature.”
The profiles of the individuals selected were written by the nominators, including Keeneland Association President Nick Nicholson, Lael Stable’s owner Gretchen Jackson, and bloodstock agent David Ingordo, who is credited with selecting and recommending the purchase of 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta.
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2010 Thoroughbred Times “Unsung Heroes”
Listed in alphabetical order, (with employer/profession)
- Joanne Adams (New York Racing Association; director of community relations)
- Richard Bowman, D.V.M. (Regulatory veterinarian)
- Alex Brown (Author and advocate for unwanted horses)
- Mary Lee-Butte (Blue Grass Farms Charities, president and chief executive officer)
- Tom Evans (Horse Farm Workers’ Educational Assistance Fund
- Celia Fawkes (Advocate for unwanted horses)
- G. D. Hieronymus (Keeneland Association, director of broadcast services
- Leslie Janecka (Kentucky Equine Management Internship, program coordinator)
- Elisabeth Jensen (The Race For Education, president and executive director)
- Nancy Kelly (Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, vice president of development; The Jockey Club Foundation, executive director)
- Nancy LaSala (Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, executive director)
- Kathie Luedeke (American Horse Council, director of administration)
- Duncan Macdonald (Mill Ridge Farm, farm and broodmare manager)
- Laura Plato (National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, executive assistant)
- Sandra Salmen (Fair Grounds, horsemen’s relations director)
- Cathy Schenck (Keeneland Association, head librarian)
- Bill Sellers (Lane’s End, assistant manager, stallions)
- John Shear (Santa Anita Park, paddock guard)
- Fred Stone (Artist)
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Jimmy Young (Keeneland Association, manager of maintenance and groundskeeping)