Born in Clarendon, Texas, William Allen has been involved in the horse racing business for nearly 40 years. Over the years he has owned many horses ranging from claimers to top level stakes runners. He has campaigned horses in virtually every racing state in the country.
Mr. Allen organized and led Black Chip Stables, owner of Wild Again, the winner of the inaugural Breeders' Cup Classic in 1984. Wild Again stunned the racing world at 32 to 1 in beating the heavy favorites, Gate Dancer and Slew o'Gold in a thrilling stretch duel resulting in a photo finish and lengthy inquiry. Black Chip Stables paid $360,000 as a supplemental fee in order for Wild Again to qualify for the race.
Mr. Allen's interest in Wild Again spanned another 20 years as the horse proved to be one of the most prolific sires of his generation having sired champions Wilderness Song, Free At Last, Sarava, Milwakee Brew, Wild Rush, Vicar, A Wild Ride, Wild Escapade and many other top runners.
Mr. Allen's Texas roots and racing background led him to acquire the bond originally issued to finance Retama Park in San Antonio. He then put together the management team that successfully helped Retama emerge from bankruptcy. His inspiration was contagious in the turnaround effort.
Mr. Allen organized and led Black Chip Stables, owner of Wild Again, the winner of the inaugural Breeders' Cup Classic in 1984. Wild Again stunned the racing world at 32 to 1 in beating the heavy favorites, Gate Dancer and Slew o'Gold in a thrilling stretch duel resulting in a photo finish and lengthy inquiry. Black Chip Stables paid $360,000 as a supplemental fee in order for Wild Again to qualify for the race.
Mr. Allen's interest in Wild Again spanned another 20 years as the horse proved to be one of the most prolific sires of his generation having sired champions Wilderness Song, Free At Last, Sarava, Milwakee Brew, Wild Rush, Vicar, A Wild Ride, Wild Escapade and many other top runners.
Mr. Allen's Texas roots and racing background led him to acquire the bond originally issued to finance Retama Park in San Antonio. He then put together the management team that successfully helped Retama emerge from bankruptcy. His inspiration was contagious in the turnaround effort.