36/ FEBRUARY 2023 THE RIDER Praise for The Foxes of Belair


“Any student or fan of Thoroughbred


racing


history will be delighted to lay eyes on The Foxes of Belair. Meticulously researched and laid out in intimate detail, the story of Gallant Fox and Omaha, father and son winners of the American Triple Crown, is unique in the annals of the sport. Jennifer Kelly provides an exhaustive treatment of their singular feat that will educate both the ca- sual and dedicated fol- lower


of


racing.”—Lenny Shul- man, author of Head to Head: Conversations with a Generation of Horse Racing Legends Calumet, Claiborne,


The Foxes of Belair by Jennifer S. Kelly


King Ranch —these iconic names are among the owners and breeders revered by Thoroughbred industry professionals and racing fans around the world. As campaign- ers of many of the 20th century’s top racehorses,


their prestige has been confirmed by decades of competition in the Triple Crown, the most es- teemed series in Ameri- can


Thoroughbred


racing. Even with these substantial legacies, their success


is measured


against the benchmark set by one of racing’s ear- liest dynasties, the his- toric Belair Stud. The story of this leg-


endary operation began with William Wood- ward’s childhood memo- ries of grand days at the racetrack,


inspiring


dreams of breeding a champion or two of his own. During a year working for the Ameri- can Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Wood- ward frequented English racetracks,


rekindling


that childhood dream of breeding and owning champion Thorough- breds. Woodward turned those dreams into reality, building Belair Stud on


his family’s Maryland es- tate,


launching what


would become the pre- eminent Thoroughbred breeding and racing em- pire in America and chas- ing racing’s biggest prizes in both the United States and England. The defining mo-


ment for Belair came when Woodward bred the imported stallion Sir Gal- lahad III to his mare Mar- guerite. Their


colt,


Gallant Fox, became only the second horse in history to win the Preak- ness Stakes, the Ken- tucky Derby, and the Belmont Stakes in the same year. In 1935, the farm cemented the Triple Crown as the gold stan- dard for three-year-olds when Gallant Fox’s son, Omaha, duplicated his sire’s trio of victories, a sweep that sealed the farm’s legacy and carved its name in the annals of racing history. In The Foxes of Be-


lair: Gallant Fox, Omaha, and the Quest for the Triple Crown, Jennifer Kelly examines the rac- ing legacies of Gallant Fox and Omaha and how William Woodward’s service to racing during the 20th century forever changed the landscape of the American Thorough- bred industry.


About the Author Jennifer S. Kelly is a


writer and journalist whose work has appeared in TwinSpires, Paulick Report, America’s Best Racing, and The Racing Biz. She is the author of Sir Barton and the Mak- ing of the Triple Crown.


Spectacular turn key Equestrian farm known as Rhode to Glory Stables


Features two living accommodations. Separate hydro meters for barn and house for rental convenience. Farmhouse with 3 bedrooms on upper floor and full bath. Fourth bedroom on main floor including family room with wainscotting and propane fireplace, full bath with laundry, custom kitchen with eating area, island all open to a sitting area with woodburning stove. Chainlink fenced side yard, wood fenced backyard with inground pool also accessible by glass sliding doors from the house. Gorgeous newly renovated barn! Exposed hand hewn beams from original hay loft, timber frame, vaulted ceilings, all new windows, new mechanics, two baths, three bedrooms and laundry room. Back deck looks out over horse fields with stunning sunsets. Main floor of barn renovated 2 years ago with 10 custom system fencing hardwood box stalls, tack room with bar for socializing. Gorgeous exposed beams in this original post and beam barn. Timberframe three bay driveshed /garage is 50 x 28. Room for tractor, two cars, upper loft for storage. Separate 26 x 22' storage steel outbuilding. Pond. Fire pit. Outdoor riding ring. Nine oak board fenced paddocks with water hydrants and electric plug for trough heaters. Run ins in each paddock, two large oak board fenced pastures also with run ins and automatic water posts. Gorgeous property with open views and nice breezes. Great riding trails for miles from the property. 5 min from Ancaster fairgrounds, 5 mins to hwy 403, 10 mins to Dundas Valley Conservation for riding. Shopping in Ancaster just 10 min away. Prime location for horse enthusiasts. Well maintained, loved, overhauled and upgraded in respect of its irreplaceable heritage. Room sizes for barn apartment. LR -25'2 x 12' , Kitchen -19'2 x 13, bedroom/of- fice 11'3 x 14' 2, 2pc bath and laundry room, Upper floor bedroom 17'2 x 12'9, bedroom 11'9 x 11'. deck off patio door to back sunset views. (65260044)


Just Listed ! Four acres with Historical Original Settlers Fieldstone Manor


Offering over 4,000 sq ft of graciousness and charm of days gone by. Set back down a long private drive, overlooking a small front yard pond nestled into 100 years plus majestic spruce and maple this home says “ Welcome home !” Steel roof, original fretwork , side porches and sunroom. The long time owner cherished this home and it shows! Enter through the front door to the fabulous foyer with ornate plastered ceiling finishes and gorgeous staircase that rises up to the second story. Like all vintage homes do, this home offers huge living space with high ceilings, original shutters on most of the windows, wide pine floors and fabulous family room with beamed ceiling and stone, wood- burning fireplace. Wonderful new kitchen with cherry cabinets, glass front in some, great lighting, stainless appliances and porcelain tile floors. Main floor exercise or office area opens out to side sunroom with hot tub and handy 2pc bath adjoining. Primary bedroom has its own staircase to this loft bedroom with fireplace and updated 4pc ensuite. very separate from the other three bedrooms. Three other bedrooms, laundry and fabulous bath located on second floor. Access to attic. Back on the main floor you”you’ll enjoy the huge dining room with table for 10 + for dinners. The living room itself is also so spacious with yet another fireplace. High ceilings throughout. A cozy bright sun porch is the perfect spot to sit in the summer, listening to the birds at the feeder, revelling in the smell of flowers as you enjoy the breeze. Full basement. Attached double garage with side storage or workshop. Original 150+ year old smoke shed. There’s also room for a couple of horses, chickens too! a fabulous country home and property. (65539678)


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