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Vin Cox will take a global approach to the operation of Yulong, the world’s fastest-growing thoroughbred empire, after announcing he was joining Zhang Yuesheng’s racing and breeding powerhouse.
News of the resignation by Cox, Godolphin Australia’s managing director for almost six years, spread quickly around racing and breeding circles Oct. 3, before confirmation came from both parties that he had been appointed as Yulong’s general manager.
Cox leaves at a time when Sheikh Mohammed’s most successful group 1 horse, Anamoe, the winner of nine races at the highest level in Australia, is in the middle of his maiden season at stud at Darley Australia and group 1-winning yearling purchase In Secret is a leading contender for The Everest Oct. 14 at Randwick.
Cox had been considering the Yulong offer for a number of months before agreeing to terms. He was excited by the challenge it presented, “but that’s not to say that I’m not sorry to be leaving Godolphin because it’s a great organization with some wonderful people who I enjoy working with immensely.
“I was approached some time ago and it was an ongoing conversation and it was something that I didn’t want to focus on too much until we got to the end of the racing season and the launch of the breeding season,” Cox told ANZ Bloodstock News.
“It’s one of those things, it’s an opportunity that doesn’t come along often, and with what Yulong and Mr. Zhang are doing in the marketplace and with their aspirations and ambitions, it’s very exciting, so I look forward to being part of this ride.
“I see (this new position) as a similar sort of role that I have here at Godolphin with a bit more of a global element.”
During his time at Godolphin, Cox has continued to live on the Gold Coast and commute to Sydney when required.
Cox’s role with Yulong, which has more than 700 mares under management, with the large majority based at Zhang’s Nagambie property in Victoria’s breeding heartland, will provide him with similar flexibility.
Yulong has invested more than AU$250 million on broodmares in recent years, while also acquiring stallions who now number seven, including the promising Grunt, Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) winner Tagaloa, and a recent recruit, the former Aquis-owned Pierata.
Cox said: “He’s been investing at the absolute elite end, not only here in Australia but globally, and it’s a bloodstock portfolio that is the envy of any breeding farm, I would suggest.”
Zhang was pleased to add someone of Cox’s caliber to Yulong’s management team.
“Vin’s impeccable track record and vast experience in bloodstock make him an invaluable addition to lead Yulong,” Zhang said.
“We are excited about the new chapter this heralds for our operations. Together, we aim to solidify our position as a leading player in the global industry.”
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