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The Rise and Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm Inc: America's Premier Racing Dynasty

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The history of thoroughbred racing in America is a rich and storied one, filled with tales of legendary horses, iconic jockeys, and influential owners. Among the most famous and successful of these owners is Calumet Farm Inc., a Kentucky-based breeding and racing operation that dominated the sport for decades.

In The Rise and Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm Inc: America's Premier Racing Dynasty, author [Author's Name] provides a comprehensive and captivating account of Calumet Farm's rise to prominence and its eventual decline. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with key figures, [Author's Name] paints a vivid picture of the people, horses, and events that shaped the farm's history.

The Rise of Calumet Farm

Calumet Farm was founded in 1930 by Warren Wright Sr., a wealthy businessman from Chicago. Wright had a passion for horses, and he spared no expense in building Calumet Farm into a world-class breeding and racing operation.

Under Wright's leadership, Calumet Farm quickly became a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack. The farm's horses won numerous major races, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. Calumet Farm also produced some of the most famous and influential thoroughbreds in history, such as Man o' War, Whirlaway, and Citation.

The Wright Brothers

Warren Wright Sr. passed away in 1950, and his sons, Warren Jr. and Henry, took over the operation of Calumet Farm. The Wright brothers continued their father's legacy of success, and Calumet Farm remained one of the most dominant forces in thoroughbred racing.

However, tragedy struck in 1961 when Henry Wright was killed in a plane crash. Warren Jr. continued to run Calumet Farm, but the farm's fortunes began to decline in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm

A number of factors contributed to Calumet Farm's decline, including financial mismanagement, a lack of investment in new bloodstock, and the rise of other powerful racing operations.

In 1974, Calumet Farm was sold to a group of investors. The new owners tried to revive the farm's fortunes, but they were unsuccessful. Calumet Farm continued to decline, and in 1988, the farm was sold once again.

The Rise and Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm Inc: America's Premier Racing Dynasty is a fascinating and well-written book that provides a comprehensive look at one of the most iconic thoroughbred racing dynasties in American history.

[Author's Name] does an excellent job of weaving together the personal stories of the Wright family with the broader history of Calumet Farm. The book is also filled with fascinating details about the horses that made Calumet Farm so successful.

Whether you are a fan of thoroughbred racing or simply interested in American history, The Rise and Tragic Fall of Calumet Farm Inc: America's Premier Racing Dynasty is a book that you will not want to miss.