Kenny McPeek

McPeek, an Arkansas native who grew up in Lexington, Ky., entered the world of Thoroughbred horse racing after earning a degree in business from the University of Kentucky in 1984. Upon graduation, he worked as a hotwalker for trainer Claude "Shug" McGaughey, and when he first took out his trainer's license his father, breeder Ron McPeek, was his main client.

Calvin Borel

Forty-year-old Calvin Borel finished 2006 ranked in the top 30 riders nationally, with earnings of more than $6.4 million. Like many Louisiana born riders, Borel began his career very early, riding match races by age 10, and became a licensed rider at16. His brother Cecil is a trainer. Calvin rides on the Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisiana circuit.

Koolmen Racing Stable

Koolmen Racing Stable is owned by Michael Harrison.  Harrison was born on June 27, 1949 in Newark, New Jersey.  He currently resides in Chester, New Jersey - 60 miles from Monmouth Park.  He owns his own law firm which specializes in health care collections.  He is also the president of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey and the executive vice chairman of Children's Specializ

J.D. (Jim) Squires

J.D. (Jim) Squires was the winning breeder or 2001 Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos. That success led to Squires’ book “Horse of a Different Color: A Tale of Breeding Geniuses, Dominant Females, and the Fastest Derby Winner since Secretariat.” Squires began as an enthusiast of Paints, Arabians, and American Quarter Horses. He was introduced to thoroughbred racing Walmac owner Johnny T.L.