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What's in a name? Al Shaqab's TM Fred Texas has made an impact on the breed both on the track and with his early runners such as Marid and Methgal. TM is prefix of Todd Moak Arabians, here Rene Moak explains the story behind the name.
TM Fred Texas (US)
What’s in a name? At the farm of Todd Moak Proven Bloodstock the answer is often that it is chosen to honour a family member or friend with a namesake horse. 17 months after Todd and I bought a little farm near the town of Fred, Texas, our beloved mare Queen Kong gave birth to her first foal by Burning Sand. It was Todd’s father Fred Moak who received the honour, though we loved the secondary significance of the nearby town and the catchy sound of the name. The arrival of TM Fred Texas on January 26, 2007 was a longanticipated event. What that little colt became
is exactly what Todd Moak hoped for when he bought Fred’s dam Queen Kong. To tell the story, it’s necessary to give some background on Todd Moak’s involvement in the Arabian racing industry. Thirty years ago Todd bought his first Arabian broodmare with proceeds from a winning bet on Burning Sand. It was through his nationwide transportation business AAA Quality Horse Transfer that Todd gained exposure to the Arabian racing breed, established many clients and met numerous others involved in Arabian racing.
THE ARABIAN RACEHORSE
