President and CEO of WinStar Farm

Elliott is a third-generation horseman from a noted Kentucky family entrenched in Thoroughbred breeding and racing. He is the son of the late Ben Walden, Sr. formerly of Dearborn Farm. His brother Ben Walden, Jr is also a noted horseman in Kentucky who has established several successful breeding operations most notably Vinery.

Walden rose to the pinnacle of the sport in 1998 when he trained Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Victory Gallop who returned at 4 to win both the Whitney Handicap (G1) and the Stephen Foster Handicap (G2) and was named Eclipse Champion Older Horse in 1999. Elliott finished 1999 ranked #3 in the nation with his career best season earnings of $7.2 million.

Elliott was a three-time leading trainer at Churchill Downs during the prestigious spring meet, as well as two-time leading trainer at Keeneland. In July 2005, Elliott changed roles within the WinStar organization, going from private trainer to Racing Manager. In December of 2005, Walden was elevated to the role of Vice President of Win Star Farm where he was responsible for management oversight, both on and off the farm.

In November of 2010, Elliott was promoted to President and CEO of WinStar Farm. Notwithstanding his expanded role at the farm, he remains deeply involved in the management of racing operations and WinStar Farm has been blessed to race 2018 Triple Crown Winner, Justify.