turfman
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So songs like “The Turfman from Ardee,” about coming across an old and tired turfman who doesn’t want to go on, come alive and feel relevant.
From Washington Post • Mar. 8, 2023
Besides admiring that friend of small nations, Woodrow Wilson, to whom Admiral Grayson was personal physician,* King Husein is well aware that Admiral Grayson is as eminent a turfman as he is a sailor.
From Time Magazine Archive
A Philadelphia turfman for half a century, Sam Riddle proudly agreed that War Admiral ranks as the greatest son of great Man o' War which he bought for $5,000.
From Time Magazine Archive
Francis R. Hitchcock, 67, famed international turfman, steward of the Jockey Club, uncle of polo player Thomas Hitchcock; on board the White Star liner Olympic, en route to France to see his horses race.
From Time Magazine Archive
The shrinkage in the value of poker winnings that get talked about nowadays," said the New Orleans turfman at the beach dinner, "is mournful, that's what it is.
From Taking Chances by Cullen, Clarence L.
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