Claiborne Farm

• The stable name for Seth Hancock of Paris, Ky., and his family
• Claiborne Farm is located on 2,700 acres
• A.B. Hancock Sr. established the farm in the early 1900s, transferring his operation from Virginia ... Hancock Sr. ran the farm until 1947, before it was passed on to A.B. “Bull” Hancock Jr.. In 1972, Bull handed over the reins to Seth, who has been at the helm ever since
• Hancock is a former board member for Churchill Downs, Inc. and Keeneland Association. He is a member of the American Horse Council, The Jockey Club, Thoroughbred Breeders of Kentucky, Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association and a founding member of Breeders’ Cup Ltd.
• Claiborne was the leading North American breeder in money won in 1958-59, 1968-69 and 1984.
• Claiborne campaigned champions Forty Niner, Moccasin and 1984 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Swale
• Bred champions Bayou, Beaugay, Doubledogdare, Gamely, Jacula, Lamb Chop, Nadir, Revidere, Round Table, Slew o’ Gold and Wajima















