One of Australia's leading pre-training and spelling farms, Washpool Lodge, owned by the Thomas family, has been sold to Hong Kong interests.
Kevin Thomas, and his wife Pauline, and daughter and son-in-law, Kerry and Letitia Langbecker, are to manage the farm.
"It will be business as usual", Kevin has told his long time clients and Australia's leading trainers, including his good friend, Peter Moody who secretly sent Black Caviar to Washpool Lodge for a short spell after she won the Doomben 10,000.
Washpool Lodge new owner's representative is Damian Yap, a well known Hong Kong racing personality and former employee of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Damian will work with Kevin Thomas to internationalise Washpool by introducing Hong Kong owners and trainers to the world class facilities.
The private sale of Washpool Lodge was kindly supported by the Queensland Government Trade and Investment Hong Kong Commissioner, Angela To, and Magic Millions Sales Director, David Chester.
"This is wonderful news for the Queensland Thoroughbred industry. Hong Kong racing is the best in the world and now to have a quality pre-training and spelling farm with direct links to Hong Kong owners and trainers is good for business", Chester said.
"The retention of one of Australia's leading horsemen, Kevin Thomas and his family is the jewel in the crown for the new Hong Kong owners. Kevin runs a very professional operation and has a tremendous following as owners appreciate his hands on attention to detail, " David Chester said.
"Washpool Lodge is the only farm in Australasia to prepare and sell a Melbourne Cup winner at a breeze up sale".
