In this edition of The Next Generation, we spoke with Corbin Blumberg, the Racing Manager of Starlight Racing, on his introduction to the industry, his goals for the future and a talented colt that has made many headlines this year.
“It's all I've thought about for forever,” said 25-year-old Corbin Blumberg.
And he's not really exaggerating. The Potomac, Maryland native was just a toddler when one VHS tape sold him on horse racing for life. Blumberg learned to read by studying past performances, and has since traveled the world in pursuit of furthering his knowledge of the industry.
Less than a month before this year's Kentucky Derby, the Godolphin Flying Start graduate signed on as the Racing Manager for Starlight Racing. It was an eventful start to the job when their talented Authentic (Into Mischief) sailed to victory in the GI Kentucky Derby and then ran a close runner-up effort in an epic edition of the Preakness S.