Tabor won the 1995 Derby with Thunder Gulch. About the owners: The partnership includes Michael Tabor, who got into horse racing in the mid-1990s after selling his betting company, Price Arthur, and then becoming a partner in Coolmore Stud, according to America’s Best Racing. Fourth in the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Feb. Sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Keeneland on Nov. Other graded stakes results: Second in Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Belmont at the Big A on Oct. Last time out: Second in Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on April 8. Magnier at 2021 Keeneland Association September Yearling Sale. Breeding: In Kentucky by Hunter Valley and Mountmellick Farm LLC. John Magnier, Derrick Smith and Michael B. Owners: Jonathan Poulin, Westerberg Limited (Michael Kussner), Mrs. Their Gary and Mary West Foundation, established in 2006, “is solely focused on addressing the needs of vulnerable seniors.” The San Diego Union-Tribune reported in 2019 that, “according to Securities and Exchange Commission records analyzed by the Omaha World-Herald, the Wests received $1.45 billion for their stake when the company went private in 2006.” The Wests were the would-be Kentucky Derby winning owners in 2019, but Maximum Security, who had crossed the finish line first, was disqualified for impeding the progress of other horses. “After retiring, the Wests turned their passion and energy to philanthropic initiatives dedicated to making a significant, lasting impact on lowering the cost of healthcare and improving care for older adults - specifically low-income seniors,” the website says. About the owners: They founded West Corporation, a technology-driven communications company based in Omaha, Neb., more than 30 years ago, according to West Health’s website. Churchill Downs results: Fourth in allowance optional claiming race on Nov. Other graded stakes results: First in Grade 3 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct on Feb. Last time out: Second in Grade 2 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct on April 8. Breeding: In Kentucky by Gary and Mary West Stables Inc. Here’s a look at the owners of each Thoroughbred who’ll compete in the 2023 Kentucky Derby. For others, this could be their one and only shot at making history.

And there are several who had horses in last year’s field yet came up short. Some of this year’s owners already have a Derby victory under their belts, and they’re hoping to add to their trophy cases and résumés.

And it certainly doesn’t hurt to have a bit of all of that and more to make a run for the roses on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville. For some, having a big bank account and keeping select company can make all of the difference. Just getting a contender into the 20-horse starting gate is a tall order, much less winning the race.įor most, just making it there is the culmination of years of dreams and determination.

The Plan by Ruby Vincent