Greg Goodman, whose many roles in Thoroughbred racing include his ownership of Mt. Brilliant Farm in Lexington, Ky., passed away Sunday in Houston, Texas after a battle with cancer. He was 72.A native of Houston who attended the University of Texas in Austin and earned his degree from the University of Houston, Goodman purchased Mt. Brilliant Farm in 1995.Goodman's father Harold was an original partner in A.P. Indy. After Harold Goodman passed away in 1996, his son inherited five stallion shares in A.P. Indy, which served as a major foundation for the Mt. Brilliant breeding program.Harold Goodman was also the founder of Goodman Manufacturing (later Goodman Global). The company produced flexible air ducts and registers, and the business expanded into central air conditioning and heating systems. Goodman Manufacturing grew into one of the largest privately held residential and light-commercial HVAC manufacturers in the United States, known for high-volume, low-cost production.Goodman purchased the historic Mt. Brilliant property in 1995. Over the decades, he expanded the operation to roughly 1,400 contiguous acres in Central Kentucky. The expansion included acquiring neighboring Faraway Farm (formerly Man o' War Farm), where he restored the historic stallion barn where Man o' War once stood. In 2023, Goodman added the adjacent property where the legendary horse was originally buried and where his statue stood before its move to the Kentucky Horse Park.Goodman bred, raised, and raced numerous high-caliber stakes horses both domestically and internationally. Mt. Brilliant was the breeder of 2016 GI Belmont Stakes winner Creator (Tapit). Mt. Brilliant also bred Gaming (Game Winner), the winner of the GI Del Mar Futurity, and three-time graded stakes winner Private Mission (Into Mischief). Another Mt. Brilliant success story was Nehro (Mineshaft), a horse it bred who finished second in the 2011 GI Kentucky Derby.As of July, Mt. Brilliant's broodmare band included 32 mares, 10 of which are graded stakes performers, and dams of six recent or current graded stakes horses. The family's horses train across three continents, with Michael Stidham in the U.S., Sir Mark Prescott in Europe, and Gai Waterhouse in Australia.At this year's Keeneland September sale, Mt. Brilliant sold three seven-figure yearlings in a single session. The milestone was an emotional one for Goodman's sons, Bo and Hutton, who noted that there father was in an ICU unit at the time battling his health issues.“We've never done that before,” Hutton told the TDN at the time. “And it's kind of emotional because it's the first time in our lifetimes that our dad hadn't been here with us.”Under Goodman's leadership, Mt. Brilliant expanded its operation to include a polo field. Mt. Brilliant hosts polo matches throughout the year, culminating in a tournament each September known as the Kentucky Cup.A philanthropist, Goodman's charitable work spanned education, the arts, the environment, healthcare, and equine welfare. His contributions to the industry have been recognized with the Robert N. Clay Award (2022), the William T. Young Humanitarian Award (2023), and the Allaire du Pont Leadership Award (2024).In July, Goodman was selected by the Board of Directors of the Thoroughbred Club of America as the 2026 “Honor Guest.”“The Thoroughbred Club of America is pleased to name Greg Goodman as our 2026 Honor Guest,” said Club President W. Chapman Hopkins. “The breadth of Mr. Goodman's involvement in breeding, racing and land conservation efforts has left an indelible mark on the industry on the national and international stage. His impact on the Thoroughbred industry is matched only by his generosity in important philanthropic support, and we are honored to name him as our 2026 Honor Guest.”On Wednesday, Breeders' Cup Limited released a statement regarding Goodman's passing. It reads in full:“We are very saddened by the passing of H. Greg Goodman, whose extraordinary generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment left an enduring mark on the Thoroughbred racing industry.“Greg served with distinction as a Breeders' Cup Member from 2014-2025, including impactful work on both our Racing and Nominations Committee and our Investment Committee. He brought wisdom, integrity, and a genuine passion for the Thoroughbred to everything he did. His contributions extended far beyond the boardroom, reflecting a profound dedication to the people, horses, and institutions that make our sport so extraordinary.“Greg was not only a respected leader and passionate advocate for racing, but also a cherished friend to so many. His extraordinary generosity and philanthropy strengthened our community and improved the lives of countless individuals, and his legacy will be felt for generations to come.“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Goodman family and all who had the good fortune to know him.”Goodman is survived by his wife Becky, his four children, and 10 grandchildren.The post Thoroughbred Owner, Breeder, Philanthropist Greg Goodman Passes Away appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.