HAMBURG PLACE - Key Persons
John E. Madden had two sons, Edward and Joseph - neither of which were very interested in making a career out of their father's business. However, Edward's youngest son, Preston, took over management of the Hamburg Place farm in 1956. Preston revived the successful breeding of thoroughbreds at Hamburg Place; most notably with T.V. Lark and Alysheba.
At stud at Hamburg Place, T.V. Lark became the leading stallion in North America for 1974. His get included the roan filly, Pink Pigeon, who raced for Madden and set a then World Record of 1:58 1/5 for a mile and a quarter. Alysheba won two legs of the Triple Crown (Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes) in 1987, and became the world's leading money-winning thoroughbred while racing in 1988. Preston Madden bred Alysheba's dam and his second dam.
Job Titles:
- Assistant to Mr. Madden / Director of Sales, Leasing & Marketing