September 2, 2009

Press Release (For Immediate Release)

Dogwood Stable Names New Colt “Lou Brissie”

Dogwood Stable, the originator of Thoroughbred racing partnerships and one of the country’s leading racing stables, has named one of its young Thoroughbreds Lou Brissie in honor of the Philadelphia A’s pitcher and World War II hero.

“I recently had the opportunity to meet Lou Brissie and read his biography, The Corporal Was a Pitcher, and was awed by his life story,” said Dogwood President W. Cothran “Cot” Campbell. “Here was a man who had suffered life-threatening injuries on the Italian battlefront, yet through his incredible perseverance and against all odds he realized his dream of pitching for a professional baseball team – even though his left leg had been shattered almost beyond repair and he had to wear a brace.”

“We purchased several horses at the select sales this summer, and it was the colt by Limehouse that we named for Lou. I paid $100,000 for him and I believe he’s worth every penny,” continued Campbell.

Limehouse was a major racehorse for Dogwood Stable – winning over $1 million during a racing career that spanned three years. Dogwood Stable sold him for $6 million when his racing days were over.

“Limehouse is one of the hottest sires in the country right now, and in the last two years we have purchased several of his sons and daughters,” explained Campbell. “The colt we named Lou Brissie takes after his sire not only in looks – but also in attitude and athleticism. He oozes confidence.”

The equine Lou Brissie has begun his early training in Aiken, SC, Dogwood’s base of operations, which is just down the road from North Augusta, where Lou Brissie resides.