Alice Headley Chandler
Alice Headley Chandler (January 15, 1926 — April 6, 2021)[1][2] was an American horse breeder and racing stable owner.
Alice Headley Chandler | |
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| Born | January 15, 1926 Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | April 6, 2021 (aged 95) Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Ethel Walker School |
| Occupation | Thoroughbred racehorse owner & breeder |
| Known for | Mill Ridge Farm |
| Spouse(s) | 1) Reynolds Bell 2) John A. Chandler |
| Parent(s) | Hal Price Headley & Genevieve Morgan Molloy |
| Awards | United States Racing Hall of Fame (2020) |
Mill Ridge Farm
Following the death of her father in 1962, she established Mill Ridge Farm from a portion of his Beaumont Farm. The best known of her breeding successes was Sir Ivor, winner in 1968 of the Epsom Derby.
Honors
In 2005, Chandler was the honored guest of the Thoroughbred Club of America Annual Testimonial Dinner.[3] In 2009, she received the Eclipse Award of Merit in 2009.[4]
Chandler died on April 6, 2021, aged 95.[4] She was posthumously inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Class of 2020 as one of its esteemed Pillars of the Turf.[5]
References
- "Alice Chandler Obituary (1926 - 2021) - Lexington, KY - Lexington Herald-Leader". www.legacy.com.
- "Alice Headley Chandler | National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame". www.racingmuseum.org.
- "Alice Headley Chandler". Thoroughbred Club of America. 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- "Hall of Fame horse breeder Alice Headley Chandler dies at 95". Federal News Network. April 7, 2021.
- Ehalt, Bob (3 August 2021). "Ten to be Inducted at Combined Hall of Fame Ceremonies". BloodHorse.com. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
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