Walter M. Jeffords Sr. Explained

Walter M. Jeffords
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
United States
Death Place:Glen Riddle, Pennsylvania,
United States
Education:Yale University
Occupation:Businessman, Thoroughbred horse owner/breeder
Known For:Exemplar of Racing,
Faraway Farm
Spouse:Sarah Dobson Fiske
Children:Walter M. Jeffords Jr.
Boards:National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Thoroughbred Club of America

Walter Morrison Jeffords Sr. (August 8, 1883 – September 28, 1960) was a successful Investment banker and owner/breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses who, in partnership with his wife's uncle, Samuel Riddle, purchased and operated Faraway Farm near Lexington Kentucky where they stood Man o' War.[1]

Jeffords is one of only five people to be named an Exemplar of Racing by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.[2]

His former estate is now Ridley Creek State Park.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/weekly-feature-articles/2000/april/22/foundation-mares-ampola.aspx Thoroughbred Times – April 22, 2000
  2. http://www.racingmuseum.org/news/news.asp?varID=164 National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 2011 Media Guide