WinStar Farm signs on as the latest Pitons Cup contender

The multiple Eclipse Award-winning operation's recent runners include Triple Crown winner Justify along with Grade 1 winners Audible and Yoshida, among others. WinStar has also been successfully represented internationally, such as when Well Armed won the 2009 Dubai World Cup.

“It’s always exciting to be a part of something new whether it is the Dubai World Cup, the Pegasus World Cup or a race like The Pitons Cup,” said Elliott Walden, president/CEO and racing manager of WinStar Farm.

“[The Pitons Cup] is certainly capturing some attention, and some good operators are signing on. It will be a great fun to get down to Saint Lucia and be a part of what is shaping as a great event.”

Walden also underscored the importance of the international thoroughbred industry investing in new ventures.

“The importance the thoroughbred industry supporting itself and supporting new initiatives cannot be understated. We all benefit with a strong industry and we are all responsible for ensuring it is strong and healthy,” Walden said.

“WinStar Farm has worked very hard to be successful as a breeding and racing operation and we take our responsibilities seriously.

“The creation of a new industry in Saint Lucia is very exciting. It is difficult to fully understand what opportunities may arise with a new center of horse racing in the Caribbean but what is clear is that helping the sport grow can only be a positive thing.”

WinStar Farm joins Taylor Made Farm and a syndicate of Hall of Fame Trainer Todd Pletcher, Eclipse Award winning owner Sol Kumin and leading bloodstock agent Brad Weisbord as confirmed participants.