Records are the measure of success for Thoroughbred owner Kenneth L. Ramsey. On Saturday, the native of Artemus, Kentucky (USA) could achieve one of the most prestigious records in racing - the first American or
foreigner to win the prestigious Dubai World Cup twice.

Following his 2005 Dubai World Cup victory with Roses in May, Ramsey explained, “I feel like I have climbed a mountain tonight.”

Ramsey will face a veritable Mount Everest in trying to capture his second Dubai World Cup. His contender Furthest Land is considered an outsider in the field of 14 for the $10 million event.

“Just to be in position to win our second has been part of climbing the mountain,” said Ramsey. “Now we’re facing the most difficult part, reaching the top. This would be our version of Sir Edmund Hilary’s final
step.”

Furthest Land, a US$35,000 claiming purchase by Ramsey in October 2008, has overcome his humble beginnings. As the surprise, three-quarter length winner of the US$1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt in 2009, he proved
his ability. His 2010 campaign, however, has been a bit of a
disappointment. Seventh in his January debut in the San Pasqual, he
showed promise with a rallying fifth, three-quarter of a length behind
Dubai World Cup contender Richard’s Kid in the San Antonio, both at
Santa Anita Park.

“He’s a rags to riches horse and now we’re focused on racing’s greatest riches, the Dubai World Cup,” explained Ramsey. “For me winning a second [Dubai] World Cup would be just as special as the Kentucky
Derby. I haven’t won the Derby, but I can only imagine.”

A former trucking executive, Ramsey switched to the real estate before achieving his greatest business success. After developing a mobile phone network franchise, he sold the company in 1994 for US$39
million.

Success in business led Ramsey to success in racing. His first venture into the sport was a US$1500 claiming purchase, Red Redeemer. The horse never won again, but taught Ramsey an invaluable lesson in
racing’s challenges.

In 1994, he returned to racing in a big way. Ramsey and his wife, Sarah, purchased Almahurst Farm, a 1200 acre breeding operation. Renamed Ramsey Farm, the 100-year-old facility is home to over 150 broodmare
and stallions.

A string of record victories have comes since that time as Ramsey has successfully campaigned horses around the world including, Royal Ascot, Dubai, and earlier this year Melbourne.

Racing in Melbourne gave Ramsey another career mark as the first owner to campaign an American trained horse in Australia.