August Belmont, IV
August Belmont, IV (Dog show. Born, New York, NY, Dec. 30, 1908; died, Easton, MD, July 10, 1995.) August Belmont, IV, was accomplished with both canines and equines. During his lengthy career in...
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Marshall Cassidy (Racing. Born, Washington, DC, Feb. 21, 1892; died, Glen Cove, NY, Oct. 23, 1968.) Generally credited with devising the modern stall-style starting gate, Marshall Cassidy also...
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Ogden Phipps (Racing. Born, New York, NY, Nov. 26, 1908; died, West Palm Beach, FL, Apr. 22, 2002.) Son of Henry Phipps, a partner of steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, Ogden Phipps was one of New York’s...
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Jock Whitney (Polo and thoroughbred racing. Born, Ellsworth, ME, Aug. 17, 1904; died, Manhasset, NY, Feb. 8, 1982.) A polo star, successful racing stable owner, backer of plays and movies, newspaper...
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