Robert E. Holthus
| Bob Holthus | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (2009) |
| Racing awards | |
| Leading trainer at Oaklawn Park (1969, 1971, 1977โ1978, 1982, 1985, 1989โ1990โ1991) | |
| Honours | |
| Arkansas Walk of Fame (2000) | |
| Significant horses | |
| Proper Reality, Bay Phantom Lawyer Ron, Officer Rocket, Pure Clan | |
Robert E. "Bob" Holthus (June 24, 1934 – November 22, 2011) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse trainer.[1] As a second generation trainer, Holthus learned the profession from his father, Paul Holthus.
Holthus is the all-time winningest trainer at
Cincinnati, Ohio
.
Bob Holthus was the trainer for the Kentucky Derby entrants Greater Good and Pro Prado but is best known nationally as the trainer of Pure Clan and Lawyer Ron from the start of his career in 2005 until October 2006.
Bob Holthus and his widow Bonnie owned the Kilkerry Farm at Royal, Arkansas near Hot Springs at the time of his death.
References
- ^ "Bob Holthus, longtime Midwestern trainer, dies at 77 - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 1934-06-24. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
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