My mom was born poor, raised poor, and was going to die poor.

In the 1970s, I bought some cheap horses, then decided that if I was going to be in it, I was going to go big time. So in 2001, Bill Casner, a partner with me in Excel, and I bought a breeding farm, WinStar Farm, together.

The industry should take comfort in knowing that WinStar is my main focus after my faith and family.

I have this philosophy that A and B students work for C students.

My mom was born poor, raised poor, and was going to die poor.

I say a little prayer every time I see a race. I say a little prayer that the riders and the horses will be okay.