“I am Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” That is how Greg Harbut describes the place he has carved out for himself in the world of Thoroughbred racing. Those giants include a grandfather, a great-grandfather and the legendary
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reg Harbut, owner of Harbut Bloodstock Agency, is making a name for himself as an expert in the international Thoroughbred market. At age 32, he has gained a reputation for his canny analysis and prediction of successful racehorses and sires. Harbut specializes in international markets, focusing on top tier breeding stock, racehorse management, and identifying racing talent. Since he began Harbut Bloodstock Agency in
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2011, he has been responsible for the purchase of fifteen Grade 1 winning or producing breeding stock acquisitions. While Greg’s accomplishments are significant on their own, his back story makes his early career success even more compelling. Greg is the grandson of Tom Harbut, a prominent African American horseman, and the greatgrandson of Will Harbut, best known as groom to the indomitable Man o’ War. SARATOGATODAYNEWSPAPER.COM
