John P. Sparkman

John P. Sparkman has been Bloodstock Editor for Thoroughbred Times, the national newsweekly for the Thoroughbred industry, since 1994. Before becoming the pedigree and Thoroughbred history guru for the Times, however, he enjoyed a 15-year career as general manager of William du Pont III's Pillar Stud. At Pillar, Sparkman was responsible for breeding 1994 Kentucky Derby winner Go for Gin. Now semi-retired from Thoroughbred Times, John P. Sparkman is once again free to assist breeders in mating their mares, stallion analysis, preparing specialty pedigrees, or creating and completing unique research projects. He brings over 40 years of invaluable experience, during which his matings have resulted in more than 45 stakes winners, and almost a 10% strike rate. Put that experience to work for you for matings, pedigrees, stallion analysis, or research projects. Sparkman is author of Foundation Mares, which is available at the link above. He can be reached at ormonde1@gmail.com.