OwnerView has named influencer and content creator Griffin Johnson as their 2025 New Owner of the Year, the organization said in a press release on Thursday morning.
The award, sponsored by 1/ST RACING, was given to Johnson because of his work with America's Best Racing. The social media star became a part-owner in GISW Sandman (Tapit) with West Point Thoroughbreds and in 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard', Ewing (Knicks Go).
As an ambassador for the sport, Johnson exposed millions of young people to horse racing. His behind-the-scenes videos with Sandman reached more than 200 million people and generated more than 35 million views.
A video feeding JOURNALISM this summer in honor of the Breeders Cup Classic running in one week.. I really love this horse & will be rooting for him🐎💨 pic.twitter.com/AAFopBuslG
— Griffin Johnson (@lmgriffjohnson) October 25, 2025
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