It's not a terribly fair question, but it had to be asked. Which would be bigger for Reagan Swinbank: a Breeders' Cup World Championship win or a Texas A&M football national title for the 'Home of the 12th Man?'“Well, I've already got a Breeders' Cup win last year with Cy Fair,” said Swinbank. “So, the icing on the cake would be for my Aggies to 'Gig 'Em' by sweeping the bracket come fall and getting their hands on that trophy.”Point goes to the born-and-raised Houstonian who was nothing if not diplomatic when it came to that response.What is definitely the case is that the owner of Swinbank Stables–whose silks are fittingly maroon and white–is just as die hard a fan when it comes to horses as he is about being a multi-generational alum.As he tells it, whether it's Aggieland sports or racing, it's all about being tied in emotionally, spiritually and financially–just like family.“It's been a challenging year since last July,” said Swinbank. “The Central Texas flooding hit our family hard and we've been really tested. Having a horse like Cy Fair brought us so much joy at a very, very intense and sad time. The fact that this horse progressed so well was exciting for us. We are hoping to get back to the Breeders' Cup, Lord willing.”Swinbank's wife, daughter and son hooted and hollered when Cy Fair (Not This Time) broke her maiden on debut at Saratoga July 10, 2025, which earned the 2-year-old a 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard,' for her effort. The bookend to the season was a major score in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar in late October and an Eclipse nomination for champion 2-year-old filly.Aggie maroon homeward: Cy Fair breaks her maiden at the Spa and earns a 'TDN Rising Star' last summer | Sarah AndrewCy Fair returned to training for George Weaver this past spring and the turf sprint specialist took home the GIII Mamzelle Stakes at Churchill Downs Apr. 30. A trip to Royal Ascot was in the offing, but that was cut short according to Swinbank.“Cy Fair got sick and that derailed any shot that she had at going over to England,” he said. “I wanted people to see me in that long coat and top hat, but what's most important is that we gave her time and she is ready to get back to it at Saratoga. She's been working really well for George.”The Texan, whose Cy Fair partners include Medallion Racing, Joey Platts and Mark Stanton, said that her next start will probably come in the GIII Coronation Stakes at the Spa July 18.Speaking of Saratoga, Swinbank added that it's always great to go to a racing town where you can talk horses at the donut shop and get tips from nearly everyone.“I'm from Houston and escaping the Texas heat is a must this time of year,” he said.In a toasty opening allowance race at the Spa July 3, Swinbank was over the moon when 4-year-old colt McAfee (Cloud Computing)–who he co-owns with Black Type Thoroughbreds, Judy Hicks and Scott Rice–went gate to wire and won by 6 1/4 lengths over the main track. It was a great way to start the meet.“McAfee had a pretty challenging campaign last year and ran great in the [GIII] Peter Pan, [GIII] Ohio Derby and in the [GIII] West Virginia Derby,” Swinbank said. “He needed a break, but when he came back in a starter at Churchill last month, he just didn't run all that well. George wanted him to come up to Saratoga and it's done wonders. We like the direction he is headed in.”The owner said that winning at Saratoga or at his home track, Sam Houston Race Park, is special.“I love sports and I'm a competitor,” Swinbank said. “I'm also a gambler. I've had graded winners all the way down to $5,000 claimers. It doesn't matter to me because I am going to yell all the way to the winner's circle.”When it comes to merging his two loves of Aggie sports and horse racing, Swinbank said he is planning on getting the current A&M football coach Mike Elko and basketball coach Bucky McMillan involved in some ownership opportunities.“Both those two follow horse racing and they will come to Saratoga with me at some point,” he said.After all, a little more 'Gig 'Em Aggies' alongside some winners at the racetrack can't hurt at all.The post Gig ‘Em Winners: Texas Aggie Deep In The Heart of Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.