Jim and Dana Bernhard and Alex Bregman are the 2023 New Owner of the Year Award winners, with the Bernhards purchasing Pin Oak Stud in Kentucky and pledging to continue support for Thoroughbred breeding and racing, while Bregman and his wife have entered racing with the purchase of eight horses and a commitment to support the sport and be ambassadors for horse racing.
‣ Jim and Dana Bernhard and Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman share the 2023 New Owner of the Year Award
‣ The Bernhards have been active players at bloodstock auctions and have campaigned notable horses, and they are committed to supporting the sport and modernizing the industry
‣ Bregman and his wife Reagan entered racing in 2023 with the purchase of eight horses and plans to race his horses from coast-to-coast
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Pin Oak Stud in Kentucky has had quite an eventful year, as owners Jim and Dana Bernhard, along with Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, have been awarded the 2023 New Owner of the Year Award, sponsored by 1/ST Racing. The Bernhards, who purchased Pin Oak in November 2022, expressed their gratitude and commitment to the legacy of Thoroughbred breeding and racing. Jim Bernhard stated, “We were so fortunate to be able to purchase Pin Oak, and we hope to continue Josephine Abercrombie’s legacy and commitment to Thoroughbred breeding and racing.”
In addition to their dedication to the sport, the Bernhards have shown their support through various initiatives, including donating all proceeds from their online shop to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare organizations. Furthermore, they have announced plans to equip their horses with biometric sensors during breezes, further showcasing their commitment to modernizing the industry.
On the other hand, Alex Bregman and his wife Reagan made their entry into the racing world in 2023 with the purchase of eight horses and plans to race them from coast-to-coast. Bregman Family Racing has already seen success this year with the impressive three-time stakes winner No Nay Mets (Ire) (No Nay Never). Bregman, who has pledged Breeders’ Cup earnings to support the fight against antisemitism, has also taken on the role of a Breeders’ Cup celebrity ambassador.
Expressing his excitement about being a part of the racing world, Bregman stated, “The love of horse racing goes back generations in my family, and I’ve always been a fan. It’s incredible to have my own horses now and to be able to share the sport with my teammates and fans and to be an ambassador for the sport. I am very honored to receive this award.” With both the Bernhards and Bregman embracing their roles as new owners in the Thoroughbred industry, it is clear that they are bringing a fresh perspective and dedication to the sport.
