Edward J. Yowell
| Eddie Yowell | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Gulfstream Park Handicap (1972) (1975)Metropolitan Handicap (1972) Saratoga Special Stakes (1974) Maskette Stakes
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| Racing awards | |
| Leading trainer at Monmouth Park (1960, 1967) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Merry Ruler, Hail To All, Iron Ruler Pass Catcher, Executioner | |
Edward J. Yowell (May 14, 1915 – October 29, 1991) was an American
A native of
Triple Crown wins
In 1964, Eddie Yowell trained the colt
Among the other notable horses Eddie Yowell trained was Merry Ruler, a multiple stakes winner in the early 1960s who equaled the Aqueduct track record in winning the Carter Handicap in May 1962 then in July set a new Aqueduct track record while winning the Gravesend Handicap.
Oak Crest Farm
A pioneer for what has become a major industry in Marion County, Florida, in the 1960s Eddie Yowell and Maryland horseman Arnold Wilcox established an 800-acre (3.2 km2) breeding and training facility at Ocala, Florida. They named it Oak Crest Farm and raced horses under the banner of Oak Crest Stable. A substantial operation, in addition to living quarters, barns and sheds, the partners built a one-mile (1.6 km) training track that remains the property's centerpiece to this day.
Through various owners over the years, the Ocala farm has been the breaking and training ground for ten
Health problems forced Eddie Yowell to retire in the summer of 1991. He died a few months later on October 29 from cancer.
References
- Ocala Star-Banner'sNovember 7, 1991 obituary for Edward Yowell
- History of Oak Crest Farm