Merritt_C._Buxton

Merritt C. Buxton

Merritt C. Buxton

American jockey

Merritt Clifford "Happy" Buxton (December 14, 1889 - May 9, 1951) was a United States Thoroughbred horse racing national champion jockey who in 1913 captured both the National win and the National earnings titles. When his riding career was over, he went on to become a successful trainer and owner.[1][2]

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Merritt Buxton was the brother of Clarence Buxton, also a successful jockey and trainer. Merritt's son, Merritt A. Buxton, would follow in his father and uncle's footsteps and become a jockey and trainer.

References

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    "Merritt C. Buxton". New York Times, page 31. 1951-05-10. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
  2. [2]
    "Deeds Of Turf Greats Of Other Years Told". Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives. 1941-06-26. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
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