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Aidan Butler

Chief Executive Officer

1/ST

Miami, FL, USA

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Aidan’s Biography

Aidan Butler is the Chief Executive Officer of 1/ST, a Stronach Group company. 1/ST is North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company and includes the 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY and 1/ST EXPERIENCE businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission.

Previously, Aidan was Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of California Racing Operations of The Stronach Group, a North American entertainment and real estate company, with a focus on Thoroughbred horse racing. He oversaw the company's modernization of the sport of Thoroughbred racing, with a focus on horse population, ownership, and technology. Aidan worked closely with the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), the state's regulatory body, and the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC), the California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT), and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Aidan is also the former CEO of GuardLab, Inc., a company he co-founded in 2013. GuardLab is a revolutionary custom mouthguard company that utilizes 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies...
Aidan Butler is the Chief Executive Officer of 1/ST, a Stronach Group company. 1/ST is North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company and includes the 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY and 1/ST EXPERIENCE businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission.

Previously, Aidan was Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Director of California Racing Operations of The Stronach Group, a North American entertainment and real estate company, with a focus on Thoroughbred horse racing. He oversaw the company's modernization of the sport of Thoroughbred racing, with a focus on horse population, ownership, and technology. Aidan worked closely with the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), the state's regulatory body, and the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC), the California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT), and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Aidan is also the former CEO of GuardLab, Inc., a company he co-founded in 2013. GuardLab is a revolutionary custom mouthguard company that utilizes 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies to effectively reduce the risk of injury from impact, maximize athletic performance, and improve sleep for athletes. Since its founding, GuardLab has become a leader in its field, forming partnerships with clients in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLL, and NCAA.

Aidan’s extensive knowledge is built upon owning and running multiple companies, and throughout his career he has been a sought-after leader by numerous organizations in North America and Europe. He is Founder and Managing Director at A.R. Consulting and was previously Managing Director at Gilberts LLP, a leading intellectual property law firm, where he was responsible for running its US operations in New York.
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Aidan’s Newsfeed

Thoroughbred Daily News
Stronach Group Outlines Plans for Southern California

“The larger plan which we'll touch upon at a different time is that we have future proofed what would happen if we needed more stalls," said Aidan Butler. "Some would argue that's a great problem to have. We do have quite a few answers for that, but nothing that would be wise to announce today.”

The Baltimore Banner
Stronach CEO says plan is ‘to concentrate on Pimlico’ as primary track

“The opportunity, I believe, is to concentrate on Pimlico as the racetrack and maybe use Laurel for training or use another location for training,” Aidan Butler said in an exclusive interview with The Baltimore Banner. 

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Aidan’s Background

1/ST
Chief Executive Officer
Oct 2022 - Present
Miami, FL, USA
The goal of 1/ST is to redefine the experience of gaming. It aims to reinvent the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing, achieve a world-class level of safety for horses and riders, and provide a unique and fully engaging entertainment experience for its guests.
The Stronach Group Racing and Gaming
Chief Operating Officer
Dec 2018 - Oct 2022
Miami, FL, USA
The Stronach Group (TSG) encompasses five distinct business areas that are interrelated and supportive of each other, enabling TSG to be the United States' most dominant player in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry, with worldwide business relations. Aidan also served as Chief Strategy Officer from December 2018 - October 2020.
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Board Positions

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
Board of Directors
Lexington, KY, USA
The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding.

Media

Aidan Butler Joins the TDN Writers' Room
Jan 2023
Aidan Butler, CEO of the Stronach Group and 1/ST Racing and Gaming, joined this week's TDN Writers' Room ahead of Pegasus World Cup weekend at Gulfstream Park.
Aidan Butler, Cannonstone Pledge $2,500 One-Day Match Donation To TAA Holiday Giving Campaign
Dec 2022
“The TAA is vital to the success and longevity of our racing industry,” said 1/ST RACING & GAMING Chief Executive Officer, Aidan Butler. “On a personal level, I wouldn't have my beloved horse Cannonstone without the TAA and their network of accredited groups."
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Awards & Recognition

Thoroughbred Owners of California's Ed Friendly Award
Aug 2021
Del Mar, CA, USA
Aidan Bulter was awarded the 2020 Ed Friendly Industry Service Award for his significant contributions and exceptional service for the Thoroughbred racing industry.

Aidan’s Education