It’s a complementary relationship and it’s been such a fun ride.” “They’re kids at heart and they’re bringing that same energy that we’re bringing. I have to give a lot of credit to Bill and Greg Helm,” O’Neill said. While Strauss and Helm are seasoned veterans, the 28-year-old Patrick O’Neill and his four college friends bring fresh faces to the game. “It’s been a joy to be partnered with them and Bill, as well.” They’re terrific people, true gentlemen and great fun to be with,” said Helm. I have terrific respect for the Boat Racing guys. Prior to Roadrunner Racing, Helm and his wife Glenna were a part of racing syndicates on the west coast. Helm, a semi-retired ad executive, races under the Roadrunner Racing moniker with friends from San Joaquin Country Club in California. It’s nice when you hit your 60s and you’re still making new friends.”
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We all come from different life experiences, but when it comes to plotting out how to campaign ‘Charlie’, we come to an agreement,” said Strauss, 62.
“Our backgrounds are so diverse and so different. Strauss, the founder of, enjoyed top-level success as co-owner of graded stakes winners Turbulent Descent, The Pamplemousse and two-time Breeders’ Cup-winner Mizdirection.
The difference in generation is noticeable, but they all share a passion for horse racing. Strauss and Helm bring years of knowledge and wisdom to the table, while the youngsters from Boat Racing provide youth, energy and charisma. Trained by Doug O’Neill, the son of 2013 Preakness winner Oxbow is owned by Bill Strauss, Greg Helm and Roadrunner Racing, as well as Boat Racing, which is headed by the conditioner’s nephew, Patrick O’Neill, and made up of five friends who met when playing football for Brown University – Dan Giovacchini, Reiley Higgins, Alex Quoyeser and Eric Armagost. Smith)Ī varied ownership group spanning multiple generations will be on hand at Belmont Park to cheer on Hot Rod Charlie in Saturday’s Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets. was injured on Thursday and will miss Belmont Stakes weekend / Photo by Holly M.
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