Fred Hertrich Named Chairman of Breeders Cup

9/17/17

Fred W. Hertrich III

The Breeders’ Cup horse race series’ Board of Directors unanimously elected Delaware auto dealer Fred W. Hertrich III as Board Chairman.

Hertrich, the owner of Watercress Farm in Paris, KY., succeeds William S. (Bill) Farish, Jr. Farish will continue as a Director.

Hertrich was elected as a Member in 2014 and has chaired the board’s Sponsorship Committee and served as a member of the Audit and Finance Committee. A director since 2015, Hertrich will serve a two-year term as Chairman.

“I am indeed honored by the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Breeders’ Cup and look forward to working with my fellow Members and Directors, and our nominators, in further strengthening our nomination and racing programs, and elevating the quality and prestige of the World Championships to new heights,” said Hertrich. “I congratulate our new Vice Chairman, Dan Pride, on his election. Finally, I especially want to thank my predecessor, Bill Farish, for his outstanding dedication, leadership and expertise in serving the Breeders’ Cup as Chairman.”

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