John R. Gaines: A Visionary and a Leader
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John R. Gaines built one of Thoroughbred racing’s most successful breeding operations.
His Gainesway Farm was home to top sires such as Lyphard, Riverman, Blushing Groom, Vaguely Noble, Youth, Bold Bidder, Cozzene, Broad Brush, Irish River, and Sharpen Up.
In the United States and Europe, six of Gainesway’s sires were honored as the year’s champion sire.
Yet if Gaines is to be best remembered, it will be for something he accomplished for his sport rather than his farm.