VP of Sales & Operations

Growing up in Saratoga Springs, New York, Maria has been trackside her entire life. She has been part of the horse racing culture since she was a little girl from watching the workouts in the backstretch through to the winner’s circle. She has always had an immense appreciation for the sport, and her admiration progressed into a passion. She has developed relationships throughout her life with trainers, jockeys and owners, etc. which has built her repertoire of dedicated client relationships.

As the VP of Sales & Operations for SOK Racing , her passion for the horse racing industry continues as she focuses on educating newcomers about the thrills and perks of getting involved as a horse owner and racing enthusiast as well as assisting with bloodstock and the companies expansion. She devotes her time to her clients and has formed bonds of trust, loyalty and reliability.

Advertising & Marketing Director

Like many, Bob’s love for thoroughbred racing grew from family outings at various tracks up and down the East Coast. In later years one of these outings resulted in meeting Sport of Kings Racing Founder and President Michael Kares. That meeting would later result in forging a personal and professional relationship for the past twenty-five years. First with Michael’s Hammer Time Stables and now with Sport of Kings Racing.

Bob’s love of racing is only seconded by his knowledge of advertising and marketing as he served thirty years as an Advertising and Marketing Director for print and digital publications. That experience helps Bob navigate and master the art of communicating with our partners and associates.

Founder & CEO

With over 32 years in the material handling industry, Michael Kares built his business from his college dorm room to a 30-million-dollar business employing over 250 individuals nationwide.

The business is built on many components: loyalty, integrity, trust, and most importantly strong team building. Characteristics of a successful business and keys to a strong personal and professional partnership.

His passion for horse racing started at an early age. His grandfather fueled that interest by bringing Michael to the races. His natural ability and penchant for analytics made him a natural handicapper with a keen eye for evaluating a horse and it’s potential. After honing these skills over the years, Michael wants to bring the same joy, excitement, and appreciation of racing that he has to others.

Racing Manager

Beginning his career with horses at age 14, Mohamed’s passion for horses and racing led to a prominent career in the development and racing of thoroughbred horses throughout the world.

As a third-generation horseman, he has over 40 years of experience working both individually and collectively. Mohammed has managed and trained over 60 Group Winners in the United States and Great Britain alone. He has worked with some of the best talent in the thoroughbred community spanning the U.S., Middle East, and Europe. His dedication, high level of productivity, and success has led to him and his team winning some of the most prestigious races and participating in some of the largest horse auctions in the world. Mohamed now brings this expertise, experience, and professionalism to the development and direction of the Sport of Kings Racing stable.

Assistant Racing Manager/Partner Relations

A.J.’s passion for horses was fueled at an early age. He first learned to ride at four years of age, trading training wheels for stirrups.

This passion turned into a profession as A.J. began his career as an assistant to a World Champion Reigning Horse rider and trainer. A chance meeting with Founder & Partner, Michael Kares, who recognized his skills at conformation, led A.J. to becoming a bloodstock agent with Michael’s Hammer Time Stables.

Presently A.J. assists Racing Manager, Mohamed Moubarak, and the Vice President of Sales & Operations, Maria Lynn, with evaluating and procuring thoroughbreds for both Sport of Racing Partners’ Pinhook and Stable partnerships.

A.J.’s engaging and gregarious personality makes him the perfect person to be our Partner Relations manager. He assists all our partners, families, and friends with any horse or stable-related questions and will make your experience with us an enjoyable one. He looks forward to meeting you, whether at a sale, the paddock, or lifting a glass with you in the Winners Circle!