NEWS
Betty Moran
Posted: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 11:00 AM
BETTY MORAN
Courtesy of NSA
Brushwood Stable
As she approaches age 80, Betty Moran’s love of Thoroughbred racing and breeding appears as strong as ever.
Moran, owner of Brushwood Stable in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has participated successfully at the highest levels of Thoroughbred racing, breeding, and sales for decades.
Brushwood’s best breeding accomplishments include Europe’s 2003 champion three-year-old filly Russian Rhythm and Grade 1 winners High Yield and Hard Spun. Brushwood also bred Group 3 Bernstein, a two-time leading sire in Argentina; and multiple graded stakes winner Master Command.
As owner, Moran’s Brushwood won the 1985 Belmont Stakes (G1) with Creme Fraiche, 2004 Arlington Million Stakes (G1) with Kicken Kris, ’00 Grand National Steeplechase at Aintree with Papillon, and ’06 Jersey Stakes (Eng-G3) at Royal Ascot with Jeremy.
More recently, Moran bought the Empire Maker mare Mushka for $2.4-million at the 2008 Keeneland November breeding stock sale. Mushka subsequently won the 2009 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (G1) at Keeneland Race Course and finished second in that year’s Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic (G1).
Moran currently has 33 mares, 12 yearlings, and 20 weanlings at her 260-acre farm. The broodmare band includes Grade 1 winners Catinca, Strategic Maneuver, and Cotton Blossom.
In 2002, Moran was honored with the Allaire duPont Humanitarian Award by the Thoroughbred Charities of America and the Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Silver Bellwether Medal.
Date of birth: August 7, 1930
Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Residence: Paoli, Pennsylvania
Title: Owner
Company: Brushwood Stable
Education: Shipley School; majored in biology at Mary Washington College
Family: Widowed, five children
Favorite horse: Creme Fraiche
What book are you currently reading? Long Walk to Freedom, by Nelson Mandella
Favorite television show: HRTV
Biggest personal achievement: Former Pennsylvania state champion squash player
Outside interests: Travel, bridge, fund-raising for various charities
Personal motto: “Be kind, considerate, charitable, and fierce.”
Outlook on the industry: “I truly love the excitement and action of racing, the breeding, and the sales. I am worried about the state of racing in California and New York, and I’m worried about the sport’s ability to attract a younger fan base. I always will be a fan of the sport and can only hope that the industry will find a way to improve and grow.”
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Posted by: Michael, Georgetown, KY on August 14, 2011 at 08:40 AM
We need more people like Betty Moran in racing.
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Posted by: Betsi mcCullough, Lexington, KY on July 01, 2010 at 03:44 PM
Well done. Wonderful , enthusiastic and bright women that have graced our industry with hard work, brilliant decisions and determination.
For their devotion of the horse as well as a business career , each has excelled. Thank you for their recognition.
The list could go on ... but these stars are to shine.. and be mentors for those, chasing their dreams .
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