Farish is succeeding Seth Hancock, who served as trustee since 2015

Lane's End Farm's Bill Farish has been appointed a Keeneland trustee, it was announced March 17. Farish succeeds Claiborne Farm co-owner Seth Hancock, who is retiring as a Keeneland trustee after having served since 2015.

"I am thankful for the opportunity to have served as a Keeneland trustee for the past several years," said Hancock, "and I know that Keeneland is in very capable hands."

Hancock will remain on Keeneland's board of directors.

"On behalf of Keeneland, I want to extend our thanks to Seth for his longtime service, his leadership, and his wise counsel," Keeneland president and CEO Shannon Arvin said. "As he has done with many others, Seth has taught me so much about the horse industry. He is an iconic figure who has served both Keeneland and the sport with great integrity and humility."  

Farish was named to Keeneland's board of directors in 2010. He joins Everett Dobson, who is a prominent Thoroughbred owner, breeder, and executive chairman of Dobson Fiber, and William Lear Jr., chair emeritus of Stoll Keenon Ogden, as a Keeneland trustee.

"Bill's demonstrated passion for racing, his commitment to excellence, and his desire to continually better the horse industry is consistent with Keeneland's values," Arvin said. "We welcome his expertise and guidance.”