Juddmonte USA announce Aaron West as nominations manager

Juddmonte USA has announced the appointment of Aaron West to the position of nominations manager, responsible for the retired Kentucky Derby winner Mandaloun.

West, the winner of the Godolphin TIEA Award for Newcomer of the Year in North America, had worked as racing operations manager for Bradley Thoroughbreds as well as spending time at Lane’s End Farm in the yearling, broodmare, and stallion divisions.

While at Bradley Thoroughbreds, Aaron helped Pete and Devon Bradley in managing their thoroughbreds and client racehorses, client communications and concierge service, as well assisting at thoroughbred sales in Kentucky, Florida, Maryland, and New York.

West comes from Little Rock, Arkansas and fell in love with racing while attending Oaklawn Park. He began a career in non-profits but he then moved to Kentucky to attend BCTC Equine

West said: "I am excited to join the team at Juddmonte and have the opportunity to work with such a promising young stallion as Mandaloun who brings to stud with him exceptional credentials."

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