Rocket Ship Racing (RSR) was founded in the spring of 2021 by Louisville businessman and philanthropist Brook T. Smith, formalizing his long-standing passion for thoroughbred racing.
“We are dedicated to cherishing every moment of the racing experience, prioritizing the well-being of our horses and the people who care for them.”
– Brook Smith
Following Thorpedo Anna in the Horse of the Year voting were three-year-olds Sierra Leone, with 10 votes, and Fierceness with five votes. Sierra Leone, owned by Peter Brant, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Westerberg and Brook Smith, was voted Champion Three-Year-Old Male powered by a victory in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1), a close second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) and a season-ending triumph in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Rocket Ship Racing in the Press