By Gary Falter / Published by the Jockey Club

OwnerView announced today that 2023 New Owner of the Year, sponsored by 1/ST RACING, was a dead heat between Jim and Dana Bernhard and Alexander Bregman.

The Bernhards have been Thoroughbred owners since 2021, and in November 2022, they bought Pin Oak Stud in Versailles, Ky. They campaigned Geaux Rocket Ride, winner of the G1 Haskell Stakes. Other horses campaigned by the Bernhards over the past year include Parchment Party, Boltage, Record Time, and Empirestrikesfast.

“We were so fortunate to be able to purchase Pin Oak, and we hope to continue Ms. Josephine Abercrombie’s legacy and commitment to Thoroughbred breeding and racing,” said Jim Bernhard. “Dana and I are very honored to receive this award, and we are committed to supporting the sport and modernizing the industry.”

The Bernhards’ commitment to the sport is evident in their pledge to donate all of the proceeds from their online shop to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare charities. As part of the modernization, Pin Oak has announced that their horses will be wearing biometric sensors during breezes, and at the tracks that have the necessary regulatory approval, these sensors will be in place for races as well.

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