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, Arrogate, Moira, National Treasure, Bayern, Drefong, Lookin At Lucky, Secret Circle, 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
Hicksy wins Display Stakes
Hicksy became the first black-type winner for stallion Hootenanny when he captured the Display Stakes, an open seven-furlong race for 2-year-olds. "He was just kind of an unassuming little horse, just kind of a straightforward horse," recalled owner Donato Lanni. "He...
Legendary thoroughbred horse agent Donato Lanni had his start with standardbreds
Many, more than likely most, harness racing people have never heard of Donato Lanni. To most thoroughbred people, certainly those that frequent horse sales, he approaches legendary status when it comes to buying horses. Lanni is one of the best known horse agents in...
Private Mission Accomplished: G2 Zenyatta Stakes Victory
Interview with filly's proud owners Susan and Charles Chu on TVG. https://twitter.com/TVG/status/1444824038442893312?s=01