Bloodstock Agent and Consulting Services

Our Consulting Arm, Nicoma Bloodstock

Nicoma Bloodstock was founded in 1979 by Headley Bell, a recognized counselor and advisor to the most accomplished thoroughbred owners and breeders. In an industry where success comes from deep knowledge and a little bit of luck, Nicoma Bloodstock has continued to bring consistent success to clients.

Long List of Success

Nicoma's early mating success accomplished two Arc de Triomphe winners, a Kentucky Oaks winner, and just since 2005 has seen fifteen Grade 1 winners including: two Horse of the Year titles, two consecutive Kentucky Derby winners, four Breeders’ Cup winners, and a back-to-back Sovereign Awards winner.

2024 Bourbonette Oaks winner EVERLAND for George Strawbridge Jr.

2024 Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks winner ENDLESSLY for Jerry and John Amerman

2024 Rushaway Stakes winner TRIKARI for George Strawbridge Jr.

2024 Grade 3 Hurricane winner RED CARPET READY for Lynn Schiff

2024 Grade 2 Mac Diarmida winner STARTING OVER for George Strawbridge Jr.

2024 Grade 3 Herecomesthebride winner POUNCE for George Strawbridge Jr.

2024 El Camino Real Derby winner ENDLESSLY for Jerry and John Amerman

2023 Grade 2 Eight Belles winner RED CARPET READY for Lynn B. Schiff

2023 Grade 3 Zuma Beach winner ENDLESSLY for Jerry and John Amerman

2023 Ellis Park Turf Stakes winner MOUFFY for Augustin Stables

2022 Fern Creek Stakes winner RED CARPET READY for Lynn B. Schiff

2021 Sovereign Award for Outstanding Owner for Live Oak Plantation

2020 Sovereign Award for Outstanding Owner for Live Oak Plantation

2020 Sovereign Award for SOUPER ESCAPE named Champion Older Main-Track Female for Live Oak Plantation

2020 Eclipse Award for Leading Breeder for George Strawbridge Jr.

2019 Eclipse Award for Horse of The Year, 2019 Breeders’ Cup Turf Champion

BRICKS AND MORTAR for George Strawbridge Jr.

2016 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Champion OSCAR PERFORMANCE for Jerry and John Amerman

2011 Eclipse Award for Horse of The Year HAVRE DE GRACE for Nancy Dillman

2008 European Champion Filly RAINBOW VIEW for George Strawbridge Jr.

2007 Kentucky Derby Winner, 2006 Eclipse Award for U.S. Champion Two-Year-Old Colt, 2006 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, STREET SENSE for Gus and Jim Tafel

2006 Kentucky Derby Winner BARBARO for Gretchen and Roy Jackson

2005 Breeders’ Cup Mile Champion ARTIE SCHILLER for Haras de Mezeray

Our record of results has been forged by six generations of horsemen and women who share the dream of producing the highest quality racehorse.

A Bloodstock Agent To Grow Your Portfolio

For over 40 years, Nicoma's client success, integrity, and quality scope of bloodstock agent services stand alone. Providing guidance, we assist in every aspect of your portfolio. We seek to identify and strengthen every link - matings, raising, early training, or trainer selection. Our objective is to enhance your program, whether you are just beginning your portfolio or a seasoned industry figure. Nicoma Bloodstock and Mill Ridge offer sales representation, private purchases, appraisals, matings, consulting, and insurance services.

We look forward to a discussion about your program.