Tom Hamm and Bobby Langley, both decades-long veterans of the Thoroughbred industry, have launched Top Tier Thoroughbred Management, with the aim of helping others navigate the industry with confidence.
Top Tier Thoroughbred Management will provide a variety of bloodstock and racing management services to clients, from private and auction purchases to mating and conformation analysis.
Hamm, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, has over three decades of hands-on Thoroughbred experience, starting on the racetrack as an assistant trainer for his brother, Tim Hamm, in the mid-1990s. He later transitioned to the bloodstock realm, where he rose to become general farm manager at Taylor Made Farm and general manager of breeding operations at Woodford Thoroughbreds.
He most recently worked at Three Chimneys Farm, joining the company as director of stallion nominations and later becoming chief commercial officer and overseeing Three Chimneys Racing Stable.
"I'm very grateful for the opportunities I have had in my career in the Thoroughbred Industry," Hamm said. "I have been fortunate enough to work with some of the most knowledgeable and highly regarded names in the industry—from my start with Tim Hamm as an assistant trainer, to my time at Taylor Made Farm with the Taylors, and my most recent position with Three Chimneys Farm."
"Over the past 30 years I have gained extensive knowledge of the Thoroughbred Industry, and what it takes to be successful in this business," he continued. "I'm at a point in my career where I feel like it's time to go out on my own and utilize the experience and knowledge that I have gained over the years. I am looking forward to the opportunity and challenges of starting my own business with Top Tier Thoroughbred Management."
Langley, a Louisville, Ky., native, is an experienced blacksmith, spending 40-plus years working with some of the most notable and top Thoroughbred farms in the industry. He started in the industry working under the legendary Joe Taylor. He has worked on such high-profile horses under his care as Hall of Famers American Pharoah , California Chrome , Curlin , and Justify . He has been instrumental in conformation evaluation and corrective farrier services for many top Thoroughbred farms throughout Central Kentucky.
Both Hamm and Langley will be based in Kentucky.
"In the 21st century Thoroughbred Industry, we have become more compartmentalized in our horsemanship," said Mark Taylor, CEO of Taylor Made Sales Agency. "Many people are competent in their knowledge of racehorses or their knowledge of broodmares, foals, and yearlings. Tom has impressed me by his commitment to learn all aspects of our industry from the ground up. He also knows that nobody knows everything, and is willing to seek input from other people he respects. If you are looking for advice in the Thoroughbred industry, I would recommend Tom Hamm as someone you can trust and will help you reach your goals."
To learn more about Hamm, Langley, and Top Tier Thoroughbred Management, visit https://toptierthoroughbreds.com/
