SUCCESS STARTS
WITH A CHOICE
Breeder’s Cups
Individual G1 winners
Individual G2 winners
Individual G3 winners
Eclipse Awards
Horse of the Year
“You’ve got to turn every rock over. You can’t stop working. You never know what you’re going to find.”
Donato Lanni in Bloodhorse Magazine
Lanni’s career as a bloodstock agent includes selecting winners Authentic, Gamine, Drefong, Arrogate, Lookin At Lucky, Secret Circle, Marketing Mix, Starrer, and more.
FINDING WINNERS
Kentucky Derby. Breeders’ Cup. Dubai World Cup. Saudi Derby. Queen’s Plate.
Lanni’s award-winning finds have smashed records and won virtually every important race and award in the thoroughbred industry.
One of the most sought-after
thoroughbred scouts in North America.
New York Times
“Working with inspired owners and great trainers, I’m very fortunate to do what I love. It’s a way of life: a passion. I get along with horses and they get along with me”.
MEDIA
Lanni Bloodstock in the news
Taking Stock: Maclean’s Music is the Model for Valiant Minister
Valiant Minister was bred by John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale and purchased on the advice of Donato Lanni by Charles and Susan Chu. Standing about 17 hands, he is an eyeful: an imposing horse with plenty of athleticism to go with his size and substance....
Uncle Mo Filly Commands $375,000 at OBS June Opener
Agent Donato Lanni signed the ticket for the Julie Davies-consigned filly on behalf of an undisclosed client for $375,000 to top early returns during the first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales in Ocala, Florida…...
Another Baby with That Special Zip
Du Jour raised only $19,000 as a yearling from V.C. Corp but proved a wonderful pinhook when sold to agent Donato Lanni at last year's OBS “Spring” 2-Year-Old Sale for $280,000 after a :10 1/5 breeze for Off the Hook......