Arthur Boyd Hancock III is an American owner of Thoroughbred racehorses, the owner of Stone Farm, a 2,000 acre horse breeding operation in Paris, Kentucky, and a composer of Bluegrass music
Background
His grandfather, Arthur B. Hancock (1875–1957), founded Claiborne Farm, his father, Arthur B. "Bulletin " Hancock, Junior. (1910–1972), expanded the business to where it is considered the most important breeding farm in the United States. during the 20th century and whose sales and influence also impacted European racing.
Career
After graduating from Vanderbilt University, Hancock moved to the New York City area where he worked as an apprentice under future Hall of Fame trainer Edward A. Neloy. Through H-G-West Partners, Hancock owned and raced 1989 United States. Horse of the Year Sunday Silence whose wins included the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Breeders" Cup Classic. Hancock is a devotee of Bluegrass music and has written songs which have been recorded by artists such as Grandpa Jones, Willie Nelson and Ray Price.
Membership
Hancock is a member of one of the pre-eminent American horse racing families. A member of The Jockey Club, in September 1996, Hancock was elected to the Board of Directors of Fasig-Tipton Company