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Brilliant Stables

Born: Detroit, Mich.
Residence: Seaford, Del.
Family: wife Peggy; two sons Fred and Chris; two stepsons Robert and Joseph
Education: B.S. and B.A. degrees from Bucknell University
Professional Background: Owns and operates Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships, based in Seaford, Del. ... The company has dealerships in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey ... "At one time, I was the youngest Ford dealer in North America," Hertrich said, adding, "Now I'm one of the old guys."
Racing Background: Has been racing and breeding Standardbreds for about 20 years, and has been in Thoroughbred racing and breeding for the past 10 years
Racing Operation: In Thoroughbreds, usually races a few fillies that are earmarked to join his broodmare band ... Owns 400-acre Watercress Farm in Paris, Ky., where he and partner Dr. Philip McCarthy, a veterinarian, keep 35 to 40 mares ... They breed as Brilliant Stables ... The partnership has resulted in at least a half-dozen graded stakes winners, including dual French classic winner Shamardal, the major standardbearer from the first crop of Giant's Causeway; Even the Score, who won the 2004 Californian and Mervyn LeRoy Handicap and earned $751,629; multiple graded winner Snow Dance; 2000 Louisiana Derby winner Mighty; 2006 Westchester Handicap winner Sir Greeley; and graded winner Got the Last Laugh, who was his first Breeders' Cup starter as a breeder when 13th in the 2006 Juvenile ... Will be making his first appearance as an owner in 2007 with the Juvenile Turf contender Preachin Man, who he owns in partnership with McKathan Brothers Thoroughbreds.

NOTE: Bio stats include North American and selected international races. Click here to view selected international race list. Biographies on jockeys, trainers and owners are from the Breeders' Cup World Championships events from 2001 through 2009, and are intended as informational resources. Biographies will be updated if an individual is again a participant in the Breeders' Cup World Championships. Biographies are available for most horses appearing in the top 100 money earnings list, and/or for those who are frequently making headlines in the news starting with the 2006 Triple Crown season.