Written by Georgie Dennis
Bill Mitchell will step down as Racing Manager for Segenhoe Stud but will join its recently established Advisory Board.
A statement released from Segenhoe read: “Bill has previously been Segenhoe’s Racing Manager, a position he has held with distinction since the Maloney family acquired Segenhoe Stud in 2011. With Bill’s involvement, Segenhoe has grown into a successful breeding operation and has achieved a strong record of success on the racetrack.”
Throughout Mitchell’s management period, the Segenhoe colours have graced the winner’s circle with horses like Voodoo Lad (I Am Invincible), Sister Madly (Redoute’s Choice) and Winter Bride (Not A Single Doubt).
From a breeding perspective, Mitchell has been involved in the purchases of outstanding Segenhoe mares Girl Hussler (Hussonet {USA}) dam of Group 1-winner Manuel (Commands) and Group-winner Taking Aim (Choisir) and Breakfast In Bed (Hussonet {USA}) dam of $1.4 million yearling and dual Group1-winning colt King’s Legacy (Redoute’s Choice).
Group-producers Custard (Lonhro), Hurtle Myrtle (Dane Shadow), and Captivating Claire (O’Reilly {NZ}) are other Mitchell-acquired mares in the outstanding broodmare Segenhoe band.
A former multiple Group 1-winning trainer, Mitchell said he enjoyed his time at Segenhoe and wished the Maloneys all the best for the future.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as racing manager for Segenhoe and look forward to our association in the future as part of the advisory board,” Mitchell said.
“It has been a tenure where we have been afforded a lot of racetrack success, with many of those mares now forming the foundation of the Segenhoe broodmare band that is well-placed to continue the run off sale and track results.”
Mitchell and his son James currently run the successful bloodstock agency Mitchell Bloodstock, with the duo active at the recent Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale purchasing 12 mares.
“Mitchell Bloodstock has developed significantly since its inception two years ago and we look forward to focusing on continuing this growth going forward," Mitchell said.
