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Louis R. Rowan (September 27, 1911 – September 28, 1988) was an American businessman and Thoroughbred racehorse owner and breeder.
Louis R. Rowan | |
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Born | September 27, 1911 |
Died | September 28, 1988 |
Occupation(s) | Businessman Racehorse owner/breeder |
Known for | Co-founder: Oak Tree Racing Association |
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A native of California, Rowan was educated in England. In 1968, along with Clement L. Hirsch and Dr. Jack Robbins, he co-founded the Oak Tree Racing Association at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. Rowan was also a co-founder of the California Thoroughbred Foundation.
Louis Rowan bred and raced a number of successful horses. Among them were:
In his memory, the California Thoroughbred Foundation established the Louis R. Rowan Fellowship in Equine Studies at the University of California, Davis.[1] Named in his honor, the Louis R. Rowan Stakes was run from 1988 to 1998 at Santa Anita Park.[2]
Louis Rowan was living in Pasadena, California at the time of his death in 1988.
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