Hill 'n' Dale announced Dec. 31 the appointment of Jes Sikura to the position of director of bloodstock at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. A recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in marketing, Jes has spent the past two years, while still attending college full-time, working in the bloodstock division at the farm.
"Jes has demonstrated a great passion and acuity for the business," said John Sikura, president of Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. "He loves the farm and working with clients to serve their goals. This appointment is strictly about my belief in his integrity, ability, and commitment, and has nothing to do with him being a 'Sikura.'"
"It is rewarding to think that Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa can be a generational business fostered by such passion and love of place. We have a great tradition here of having exceptionally talented and committed people who have meant so much to our success. I expect Jes to do the same."
"I am extremely excited to officially join the team at Hill 'n' Dale," Jes Sikura said. "I feel ready to join at a time of tremendous opportunity. We have a lot to look forward to in the immediate future, from launching and managing the careers of several of our important young stallions to building on the momentum of a monumental year in 2025, which saw Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency top both Keeneland September and the Fasig-Tipton November Sale. In addition, Hill 'n' Dale acquired an ownership interest in (2024) Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, who has joined our elite broodmare band. I will be enthusiastically working towards the bright future we have here."
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