Bourbon Lane: 2025 Wrapped

Reflecting on 2025: Wins, Standards, and the Bourbon Lane Way

As we put a bow on 2025, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been a meaningful year for Bourbon Lane Stable. Not just in terms of wins on the racetrack, but in the bigger picture of what we have been building together for more than a decade.

Since our founding in 2010, Bourbon Lane Stable has reached 273 total wins worldwide. That number includes 215 wins in the United States, 55 wins in New Zealand, and 3 wins in South Africa. What makes that milestone especially meaningful is how it was achieved. This success did not come from chasing volume or headlines, but from a disciplined, value-focused approach rooted in patience, horsemanship, and long-term thinking.

Win Number 250

Win number 250 came earlier this year courtesy of Spinning Colors, who captured an allowance race at Gulfstream Park. Congratulations to her trainer, Mark Hennig, and jockey Reylu Gutierrez on a terrific performance. Spinning Colors was co-bred by longtime friend, client, and fellow BCCA board member William Parsons Jr., making the moment even more special.

Reaching 250 wins is a significant benchmark for any stable. It reflects years of consistency, sound decision-making, and the strength of the partnerships behind the program.

It’s Not Just Wins. It’s Stakes Wins.

Beyond the overall total, 2025 was defined by quality results at the highest levels. This year, Bourbon Lane added four Graded Stakes wins, along with four additional stakes victories. These are the races every owner, trainer, and breeder works toward, earned through thoughtful placement, sound horses, and a team that understands the value of patience.

Leadership Beyond the Finish Line

Success at Bourbon Lane has never been measured solely by what happens on the racetrack. Our commitment to aftercare remains one of the pillars of who we are.

In 2011, Bourbon Lane Stable was honored with the Allaire DuPont Leadership Award by Thoroughbred Charities of America for establishing the Bourbon Lane Stable Retirement Fund, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting our horses beyond their racing careers. To date, the BLSRF has helped 30 Bourbon Lane racehorses transition into second careers.

The Bourbon Lane Family

None of this happens without the people behind the scenes. Racing is a hard business. If it were easy, everyone would do it.

The highs can be unforgettable. The lows can be gutting. What makes the journey worthwhile is sharing it with partners, horsemen, and teams who understand the process, trust the long game, and show up with the same belief in the program year after year.

Interested in becoming a part of Bourbon Lane in 2026? Contact us today!

Mike McMahon: mike@mcmahonandhill.com

Jamie Hill: jamie@mcmahonandhill.com

Mary Motion: mary@mcmahonandhill.com

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