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Jeff Lifson

Founder

For more than two decades, Jeff Lifson’s primary goal has been simple: helping to connect those with a passion for horse racing to the best runners possible.
For Jeff, it has been all about making his client’s dreams come true, namely horse ownership at the highest levels of the game.
The list of horses he has been a part of and brought to his clients, starts with arguably the greatest horse since Secretariat, the undefeated and monstrously talented Horse of the Year, Flightline.
“As a member of the team that bought Flightline as a yearling, my joy going forward centered around the clients I helped become a part of his unparalleled racing career and now his promising life as a stallion. “
Lifson helped identify and buy numerous other standouts including more than half a dozen Kentucky Derby starters, such as Derby Winner Always Dreaming and Derby runner up, Commanding Curve.
“The Derby is the ultimate dream for anyone who owns a racehorse. It has meant so much to me to have the clients who have trusted my judgement over the years experience that unbelievable dream.”

Dating back to his first trip to Churchill Downs as a young Louisville sports reporter, the pursuit of excellence in racing drove Jeff forward. That drive earned him the coveted Eclipse award for equine journalism, and led him to TVG, a pioneering new television voice now the standard within in the industry. Jeff’s business strengths developed early as an associate consultant for the prestigious strategy consulting powerhouse Bain and Company. He joined Bain after graduating with honors from Williams College. Jeff’s educational resume also includes a Masters in Journalism with honors from Northwestern University.

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Michael Bennett

New Business & Client Service

Michael has a lifetime of experience owning, riding and caring for horses. His passion for racing runs deep with his family’s participation in each year’s Kentucky Derby.
Michael has owned and managed several successful businesses in the medical field and beyond.

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Stephanie Collins

Director of Communications

Stephanie has more than 30 years of experience in the communications industry as a journalist and public information officer.

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Troy Mulligan

Accounting, CPA

Troy Mulligan, CPA, is a Shareholder at Radwan, Brown & Company, PSC in Lexington, Kentucky, with nearly 25 years of experience, specializing in the equine industry. 

TRAINERS

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    John Sadler

    is a native Californian and cornerstone trainer of U Racing Stables, who has built a sensational career highlighted by guiding 2022 Horse of the Year Flightline to a legendary Breeders' Cup Classic victory. With over 2,600 wins, nearly $150 million in purse earnings, and a dozen training titles, Sadler is renowned for his steady temperament, and skill in developing talent. 

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    Dallas Stewart

    with his 40-year career in training has produced champions across Kentucky, Louisiana, and New York.  He has twice finished second in the Kentucky Derby with Golden Soul and Commanding Curve as well as winning two Breeders’ Cup Distaff titles and the Kentucky Oaks. A one time assistant trainer under Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, Dallas helped develop legends such as Lady’s Secret and Thunder Gulch.

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    Cherie DeVaux

    is a new star in thoroughbred racing; quickly establishing herself among the top 20 North American trainers by purse earnings.  Cherie launched her own stable in 2018 and now manages around 120 horses at major tracks like Keeneland and Churchill Downs. Her Grade 1 winners include, Vahva, She Feels Pretty and Breeders Cup Mile winner More than Looks.  Known for her exceptional work ethic, Cherie is a valuable addition to the U Racing Stables team.

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    Mark Glatt

    Southern California based trainer Mark Glatt recently won the leading trainer title  at Santa Anita Park. Mark began his career more than 30 years ago in Washington before building his own stable and relocating to California in 2000. He has achieved over 1,000 wins, conditioned multiple graded stakes winners including Grade I victors Dr. Schivel and Collusion Illusion. Overall his horses have earned more than $20 million in purses. In 2025, and was inducted into the Washington Racing Hall of Fame.

FLORIDA TRAINING & BLOODSTOCK ADVISORS

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    New Castle Farm

    Sales & Early Stage Horse Development

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    Randy Miles

    Bloodstock Advisor

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    Bo Hunt

    Bloodstock Advisor

BLOODSTOCK ADVISOR

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    DataTrack International

    Jay Kilgore, Founder