re: Quencher - By Esther Marr

pgregory — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:21:09 GMT

Mr. Gunther’s investment in the Thoroughbred industry has had its effect on both the national and regional scale. Racing in western Canada and the northwest U.S. have certainly benefited from his involvement.

It is odd to see how interconnected events in the industry can be. Glennwood now send their youngsters over to Calumet to be readied for the track. That same connection produced a Stakes Winner on the west coast just this past Wednesday (March 23). The 5-year-old gelding DEACON SPEAKIN’ won the Portland Mile Handicap at Portland Meadows. He is by the STORM CAT son TIMBER LEGEND, a Calumet-bred yearling they sold to Aaron Jones for $1,000,000. DEACON SPEAKIN’ is out of the stakes-placed mare HAIL THE MINSTER, a John D. Gunther-bred half-sister to Gunther’s homebred multiple Grade 2 winner and current broodmare BENDING STRINGS.

But quite possibly Mr. Gunther’s best asset to Thoroughbred racing is having produced at least two racing enthusiasts through his children! Best wishes to the entire family.

re: Quencher - By Esther Marr

Big Lou — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:57:49 GMT

For me the best part of the horse business is at the farm.Like Mr.Gunther said watching those foals run arounmd in the farm there is nothing like it .And it gets you dreaming wich one of these would be the one.I just love the farm live.

re: Quencher - By Esther Marr

Rachel — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:27:59 GMT

I love success stories like this...using gut instinct with science and art...