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Aug 17, 2021 · Eric Gustavson is the official owner and face of Spendthrift Farm, a leading breeding and racing operation in Kentucky. He shares his views on the history, challenges and opportunities of American racing, and his fondest memory of winning the Breeders' Cup Classic with Authentic.
Eric Gustavson . Owner . Eric came to Spendthrift with the 2004 purchase of the farm by owner B. Wayne Hughes. He has served as marketing director and president before taking over as owner, along with his wife Tamara.
Nov 21, 2021 · When his racing career ended, he was put out to stud and became the great-grandfather of Man-O-War, one of the most legendary horses of the 20th century. But Spendthrift’s own name has...
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Oct 12, 2023 · Keeneland today announced that Eric Gustavson, who with his wife, Tamara Hughes Gustavson, owns Spendthrift Farm near Lexington, has been named to its Advisory Board of Directors.
Jun 27, 2020 · Eric Gustavson, President of Spendthrift Farm, shares his views on how to make racing more diverse in terms of financial, gender and racial inclusion. He advocates for affordable horse ownership, more women in leadership and mandatory representation of minorities.
Eric Gustavson. Owner & President, Spendthrift Farm. Eric joined the family farm upon B. Wayne Hughes’ acquisition of Spendthrift in 2006, and he has played a key role in restoring Spendthrift back into a premier breeding operation.
Sep 5, 2020 · LOUISVILLE. After having one of his horses flip in the paddock, forcing a pre-race scratch, then being run over in the winner’s circle by his other one, Eric Gustavson summed it up best. “This...
