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Becky Thomas
Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:57 AM
BECKY THOMAS
Courtesy of NYTB
Sequel Bloodstock, Sequel Stallions New York
Becky Thomas has been involved in breeding, buying, and selling Thoroughbreds for more than 20 years.
That diversification not only has helped make her the highly respected, well-rounded horsewoman she is today, but it has served her well in troubled economic times.
“Versatility is huge in this market,” said Thomas, who began buying yearlings and reselling them at the two-year-olds sales in the late 1980s. “Really it’s been the key to everything I’ve done. I’ve been blessed with the experience of lots of opportunities in this business. Combining the education of breeding, as well as pinhooking, training, and racing, has allowed me to view each horse in its entirety.”
The list of graded stakes winners Thomas’ Ocala-based Sequel Bloodstock has sold at the two-year-olds sales includes Officer, Habibti, Wild Escapade, Kafwain, House of Fortune, and Unification.
Thomas started breeding on a larger scale in the mid- to late 1990s in reaction to the rising price of yearlings at auction. Partnering with Lewis Lakin, Thomas co-bred 2006 champion older female Fleet Indian and Grade 1 winner Behaving Badly.
Thomas started Sequel Stallions in 2001 and co-owns with Dennis Narlinger Sequel Stallions New York, which stands leading New York sire Freud, who will shuttle to Argentina this year.
Date of birth: September 13, 1957
Birthplace: Kissimmee, Florida
Residence: Ocala
Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing, University of Florida
Family: Single, four children
Career: Pinhooker; breeder; racehorse owner; founder, owner, and operator of Sequel Bloodstock; co-owner and managing member of Sequel Stallions New York
What book are you currently reading? Travel books
Favorite television show: “I am not really a TV watcher, but I like the Discovery Channel. As a nurse by education, I like to follow various medical programs.”
Outside interests: Travel, spending time with children
What advice would you give other women interested in the racing industry? “Have confidence and humility simultaneously as both must be involved in the learning process. Learn from the best and absorb knowledge like a sponge.”
Personal motto: “Make a difference.”
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Posted by: Lea, Jacksonville, FL on June 30, 2010 at 07:45 PM
So nice to see success stories today. Becky is an accomplished women, not only in business but also a very good family gal.
Kudos to you Becky!
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Posted by: Michelle, Chicago, IL on June 30, 2010 at 06:54 PM
I would absolutely LOVE to be able to meet her and just follow her for a day...a week if I got greedy,lol!
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