Godolphin Australia has announced Andy Makiv as its next Managing Director.
Makiv commenced at Godolphin Australia in 2008, initially as Nominations Manager in Victoria before being appointed the General Manager of Victoria, overseeing the Carbine Lodge racing stable and Northwood Park. In 2021 he was appointed Head Of Sales.
“I’m honoured to be part of such a dynamic organisation. I’m excited to continue working with our great people, elite bloodstock and world-class facilities as we pursue further success both on the track and with our stallion roster,” said Makiv.
Andy Makiv
The Managing Director role was vacated by Vin Cox, who moved over to run Yulong Stud, and Makiv’s appointment ends months of uncertainty.
“We have a great team at Godolphin. We have very experienced and dedicated stud managers, an experienced bloodstock manager and head trainer, as well as a great corporate team.
“A lot of our key senior people have been here a long time. It was essentially business as usual even without someone in that lead role. Our business is the racing and stallion business, and the team’s success is shown through having colts like Traffic Warden and Broadsiding heading to Group One races this spring.
“Our business is the racing and stallion business, and the team’s success is shown through having colts like Traffic Warden and Broadsiding heading to Group One races this spring.” - Andy Makiv
“We also have a fantastic line up of stallions with Street Boss and Harry Angel having amazing springs, the first of the Bivouac progeny set to hit the racetrack, the first foals by Anamoe arriving, and Newmarket winner Cylinder new at stud in Victoria.”
Broadsiding (Too Darn Hot {GB}) won two Group 1 races at two and is set to resume at three shortly, while Traffic Warden (Street Boss {USA}) looked impressive in winning the G2 Run To The Roses last Saturday at his first run as a 3-year-old.
Street Boss (USA) has opened his season in style with G1 Memsie S. winner Pinstriped and the aforementioned Traffic Warden. Harry Angel (Ire) has seen Arkansaw Kid win the G2 Bobbie Lewis S and the Listed Regal Roller S. this season, while Angel Capital looked good in winning the Listed Mitchell McKenzie S.
