Who owns Whisper Hill Farm?
Mandy Pope
We warmly welcome Mandy Pope and her Whisper Hill Farm as a Horse Farms Forever Founding Member. For over 30 years, Mandy Pope has given the term “girl power” a whole new meaning in the Thoroughbred racing industry as she continuously makes the headlines.
Where did Mandy Pope get her money?
Pope co-owns a family-grown business with her brother, Art: North Carolina-based Variety Wholesalers, which operates discount retail stores in the South. Today, Pope owns more than 100 horses, from youngsters, horses of racing age, and broodmares, to a group of 15 to 20 retirees.
Does Mandy Pope own dollar?
Since 2013, Pope, whose family founded Dollar General, has spent more than $22 million on a handful of mares that cost a minimum of a million dollars; she has also purchased others below that price point.
Who owns Songbird horse?
Fox Hill Farms Inc
Songbird (horse)
| Songbird | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Fox Hill Farms Inc |
| Trainer | Jerry Hollendorfer |
| Record | 15: 13-2-0 |
| Earnings | $4,692,000 |
What stores does Variety Wholesalers own?
Variety Wholesalers, Inc. is a privately held company based in Henderson, North Carolina, which owns more than 380 retail stores in the southeast including the Roses and Maxway stores, and employs more than 7,000 workers. Variety Wholesalers, Inc.
How many stores does Variety Wholesalers have?
380 stores
Variety Wholesalers, Inc. operates nearly 380 stores throughout the Southeast, primarily comprised of the Roses and Rose Express brands.
Where is Jerry Hollendorfer now?
Hollendorfer currently lives in Point Richmond, California with his wife, Janet.
How many foals did songbird have?
Two-time Eclipse Award winner Songbird has delivered a Tapit filly at Timber Town Stable in Lexington, Ky., the farm’s social media account announced Sunday. This is the third foal for Songbird, who had an Arrogate filly in 2019 and a Tapit filly in 2020.
Who is the CEO of Variety Wholesalers?
Art Pope
Variety Wholesalers
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founder | John William Pope |
| Headquarters | Henderson, North Carolina , U.S. |
| Number of locations | 380 stores in the southeastern US |
| Key people | Art Pope, CEO |
Who is Jerry Hollendorfer?
Jerry Hollendorfer (born June 18, 1946, in Akron, Ohio) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer whose notable horses include Eclipse Award winners Blind Luck, Shared Belief and Songbird. He has the most wins in the history of Northern California race horse trainers.