Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Gainesway Stable

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners is a racing partnership started in 2012 by Aron Wellman, the son of longtime California breeders Michael and Cory Wellman. The stable has campaigned several Grade 1 winners, alone or in partnership, in its short history, including 2015 Acorn winner Curalina and 2014 Arkansas Derby winner Danza. The latter went on to finish third in the Kentucky Derby.

Gainesway in Lexington combines a rich history with contemporary success like few other stud farms in the renowned central Kentucky breeding region. The farm’s name harkens back to the late John Gaines, one of the most influential figures in the Thoroughbred industry during the 20^th century, who established Gainesway in 1974 and subsequently became a prominent commercial breeder and a thought leader in the industry who originated the concept for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, bringing the hugely popular annual event into existence in 1984.

Today, Gainesway is operated by Antony Beck, the son of the late Graham Beck, who purchased the farm from Gaines in 1989.