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Leif Aaron Named Fasig-Tipton’s Director Of Digital Sales

Fasig-Tipton Company, Inc. announced today the hiring of Leif Aaron as its director of digital dales. The company intends to launch its digital sales platform in the first quarter of 2022.

Aaron has served as stallion nominations manager for Juddmonte USA since 2018, managing the stallion book of Arrogate. Prior to Juddmonte, Aaron worked for eight years as stakes filly recruiter and account manager for Taylor Made Sales Agency. He is also a graduate of the Darley Flying Start Program.

“We are very excited and optimistic about entering the digital sales environment and believe Leif is the perfect person to lead our efforts,” said Fasig-Tipton president Boyd Browning. “He has tremendous knowledge, experience, and a vast network of contacts in racing and breeding in the United States and abroad. He will be a great addition to the Fasig-Tipton team.”

Aaron commented: “I am very excited to be joining Fasig-Tipton and actively engaged in the commercial market once again. I believe there is great growth potential for digital sales in America and look forward to working with buyers and sellers as we launch and develop Fasig-Tipton's digital marketplace.”

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Grimthorpe Among Five Appointees To Blue Diamond Stud Management

Blue Diamond Stud, owned by Imad Al Sagar and based near Newmarket, has undergone a major restructure in terms of its racing and farm management to place it on an excellent footing for the 2022 season.

The restructure is underpinned by the appointment of Lord Teddy Grimthorpe as racing manager to Imad Al Sagar.

Grimthorpe, who succeeds Tony Nerses, takes up the position in February.

Grimthorpe is one of the most widely respected figures within racing, having served as racing manager to Prince Khalid Abdullah for 22 years. During that time, he worked with 24 European trainers and oversaw 3,000 horses in training, which between them won almost 100 Group 1 races.

Grimthorpe currently serves as chairman of the National Stud, deputy senior steward of The Jockey Club and on the board of York Racecourse board following nine years at the track as chairman. Prior to his role with Juddmonte Farms, he worked for the British Bloodstock Agency for over 20 years.

“We have taken the opportunity to restructure our team at Blue Diamond Stud for 2022 and are delighted to welcome Teddy Grimthorpe as racing manager,” said Imad Al Sagar. “Tony Nerses was a major contributor to the growth and success of Blue Diamond Stud and we wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

“Teddy is a widely respected racing figure on an international scale. He played a key role in the sustained success of Juddmonte Farms and with his wealth of knowledge and experience, will undoubtedly prove a valuable asset to Blue Diamond Stud. I am greatly looking forward to working with him.”

Teddy Grimthorpe added: “I am very touched to have been asked by Imad Al Sagar to join his team. He has built up an impressive bloodstock portfolio and I will look forward to being any help I can with his operation.

“I will continue to be Chairman of the National Stud and serve on the boards of both Jockey Club and York Racecourse, all of which should fit nicely into this new role.”

Blue Diamond Stud is also delighted to announce the appointment of Ted Voute, another extremely well respected figure within racing and bloodstock circles, as the stud's interim chief executive officer. Voute, a leading sales consignor who will maintain his duties at his stud, Eydon Hall Farm, and as racing and bloodstock advisor to Prince Faisal's Nawara Stud, will fulfill the role until a permanent incumbent is identified.

“I have known Imad from the days of his Derby winner Authorized and have always kept in touch,” said Voute. “Having bought his own farms in Newmarket, Imad has quickly become a successful breeder and I am excited to help him in this transitional phase.”

Gerry Meehan has been appointed as yearling manager. Meehan is another with a wealth of experience behind him, notably 17 and a half years of service at Newsells Park Stud, latterly as Yearling Manager.

Winner of the Stud Staff category within the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards of 2014, Meehan's resume also includes stints at Fair Winter Farm, Cheveley Park Stud, Side Hill Stud and Coolmore, where he worked with the likes of Fairy King and Alzao.

Gerry Meehan will oversee the stud's yearling division and its sales consignments, which will debut under the Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd banner this year, starting at the Tattersalls February Sale.

“I am very excited to be joining Blue Diamond Stud,” said Meehan, “and feel like I can make a difference in helping the stud achieve success at the highest level in and out of the sale ring. The stud is a top-class operation that is already a proven source of Group 1 winners. I look forward to working with Imad Al Sagar and everyone at Blue Diamond Stud.”

Andrew Rawlin, a long serving member of the team at Blue Diamond Stud, has been promoted to mares manager. Rawlin has been a valued part of the stud team for 11 years and is well respected across the industry for his dedication and professionalism.

Nancy Sexton has also been appointed as bloodstock and media advisor. A bloodstock commentator attached to a variety of industry publications, Sexton also acts as European representative to the Kentucky-based Schumer Bloodstock.

“With such a strong team on board for 2022, I believe we are well placed to not only consolidate Blue Diamond Stud's position as an elite presence within the industry, but also to strive for further growth and success,” said Imad Al Sagar. “As such, we have started the year on a positive note and I look forward to a successful year.”

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Castagnola Rejoins Taylor Made Staff In New Position

Steve Castagnola, who was a Taylor Made team member from 1997 until 2009 has rejoined the Taylor Made team as sales recruiter it was announced Jan. 5.

Castagnola's main focus will be the development of relationships and the recruitment of new business, while assisting in both the public and private sales divisions of Taylor Made.

“I came to Taylor Made in January 1997 as an intern and over my 12 years worked with Ben Taylor in helping manage the early books of Unbridled's Song and our then fledgling stallion operation before becoming the director of client development,” Castagnola said. “Those were 12 of the best years of my life and I am thrilled to have this opportunity to be part of the Taylor Made family once again.”

“Steve brings 25 years of industry experience to our team, and along with his positive attitude, enthusiasm and track record of success both with us and his Kempton Bloodstock we feel fortunate to have him on our team,” Mark Taylor said. “With the industry on an upswing, Steve will be a big asset in assisting our current client base as well as developing new business.”

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Thompson Joins EQUIX As Equine Analyst

EQUIX, a Lexington, Ky.-based bloodstock agency, has appointed Sarah Thompson as an equine analyst.

Well known on the sales scene, Sarah brings a diverse background in all aspects of the Thoroughbred industry. She most recently served as sales coordinator and client relations for South Point Sales Agency, and she worked for other top consignors such as Gainesway, Bluewater, and Hidden Brook.

Her dozen years of hands-on experience include yearlings and sales prep, horses in training with Jonathan Sheppard and at Bridlewood Farm's training division, and mares and foals as assistant manager at Paul's Mill and Timber Town farms in Kentucky. Her previous roles expanded to include partnership management and pinhooking.

“We are excited to have Sarah on the EQUIX team,” said Suzanne Smallwood, EQUIX president. “Sarah's background is an ideal fit for us and she offers our clients a high degree of experience in selecting young racing prospects for purchase.”

In addition to her bloodstock selection duties, Sarah will perform the structural and cardio analysis EQUIX has utilized so successfully in the selection of top racehorses for its clients. She will also have a role in EQUIX's ProStride digital stride length and motion analyses that are the cornerstone of the company's 2-year-old sales services.

“The Keeneland September sale will be a great opportunity for meeting and assisting EQUIX clientele,” Thompson said. “I am excited to join EQUIX with their innovative and proven approach to bloodstock analysis.”

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