Morton L. Schwartz (August, 1883 - January 11, 1953) was an Americanbanker andfinancier who was a member of theNew York Stock Exchange and a major owner and breeder ofThoroughbred racehorses.[1]
Morton L. Schwartz | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 1883 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 11, 1953 (aged 69) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, Financier, racehorse owner/breeder |
| Spouse | Elinor Balke |
| Children | Cynthia BotsfordNancy Hurd |
| Parent(s) | Moses Schwartz Eugenia Lehman |
Horse racing
editMorton Schwartz owned Elsmeade Farm on Russell Cave Pike nearLexington, Kentucky. Successful horses he raced included:
- Gusto, leading money earner in the United States in 1932[2]
- Bold Venture, 1936Kentucky Derby andPreakness Stakes[3]
- Enfilade, 1918American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly[4]
On August 21, 1935, Morton Schwartz sold all hisbloodstock through aFasig-Tipton dispersal auction held atSaratoga Springs, New York. Among the yearlings sold was a filly later namedDawn Play who would turn out to be the last Champion Schwartz bred when she was voted 1937 American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly.[5]
Morton Schwartz was a twin to brotherCharles who won England's prestigiousGrand National atAintree Racecourse in 1926 withJack Horner.[6]
References
edit- ^York Times - May 16, 1926
- ^New York Times - December 26, 1932
- ^Churchill Downs Incorporated Retrieved September 10, 2018
- ^http://www.tbheritage.com/TurfHallmarks/Champs/AmChamp3yoFemale.html Retrieved September 10, 2018
- ^Daily Racing Form, June 8, 1937 article titled Dawn Play's Dam Gift Horse Retrieved September 8, 2018
- ^Greensburg Daily Tribune - April 1, 1936
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