Flint S. Schulhofer
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Flint S. "Scotty" Schulhofer (May 30, 1926 - December 14, 2006) was an American
Hall of Fame
Thoroughbred
racehorse trainer
.
Schulhofer was born into a racing family in Aiken, South Carolina
, where his father owned a racing stable as well as a riding academy
. While in his teens, he worked for trainer Oleg Dubassoff before serving overseas with the United States Army
infantry during World War II
. At war's end, he studied for two years at The Citadel
in Charleston, South Carolina
. Enrolled in a premed program, he did not pursue his education further, preferring to return to the horse racing industry.
In 1962, Schulhofer saddled his first winner at Aqueduct Racetrack
. He went on to win another 1,118 races, including two Breeders' Cup
races, and the Belmont Stakes
Classic, twice.
Schulhofer was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
in 1992.
Schulhofer retired from training in 2002 but remained active within the industry as a breeder. He was living in Hollywood, Florida
at the time of his death on December 14, 2006. He is buried in Aiken, South Carolina.
His son, Randy Schulhofer, is also a Thoroughbred trainer.
United States
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Hall of Fame
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 in Saratoga Springs, New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred race horses, jockeys, and trainers...
Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
racehorse trainer
Horse trainer
In horse racing, a trainer prepares a horse for races, with responsibility for exercising it, getting it race-ready and determining which races it should enter...
.
Schulhofer was born into a racing family in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken is a city in and the county seat of Aiken County, South Carolina, United States. With Augusta, Georgia, it is one of the two largest cities of the Central Savannah River Area. It is part of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area. Aiken is home to the University of South...
, where his father owned a racing stable as well as a riding academy
Riding academy
A riding academy or riding center is a school for instruction in equestrianism, or for hiring of horses for pleasure riding.At the time of the Napoleonic Wars large buildings were constructed for them, like Moscow Manege, Mikhailovsky and Konnogvardeisky maneges in St Petersburg....
. While in his teens, he worked for trainer Oleg Dubassoff before serving overseas with the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
infantry during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. At war's end, he studied for two years at The Citadel
The Citadel (military college)
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, also known simply as The Citadel, is a state-supported, comprehensive college located in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. It is one of the six senior military colleges in the United States...
in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
. Enrolled in a premed program, he did not pursue his education further, preferring to return to the horse racing industry.
In 1962, Schulhofer saddled his first winner at Aqueduct Racetrack
Aqueduct Racetrack
Aqueduct Racetrack is a thoroughbred horse-racing facility and racino in Ozone Park, Queens, New York. Its racing meets usually are from late October/early November through April.-History:...
. He went on to win another 1,118 races, including two Breeders' Cup
Breeders' Cup
The Breeders' Cup World Championships is an annual series of Thoroughbred horse races, most but not all Grade I, operated by Breeders' Cup Limited, a company formed in 1982. From its inception in 1984 through 2006, it was a single-day event; starting in 2007, it expanded to two days. The location...
races, and the Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes Thoroughbred horse race held every June at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is a 1.5-mile horse race, open to three year old Thoroughbreds. Colts and geldings carry a weight of 126 pounds ; fillies carry 121 pounds...
Classic, twice.
Schulhofer was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame was founded in 1950 in Saratoga Springs, New York, to honor the achievements of American thoroughbred race horses, jockeys, and trainers...
in 1992.
Schulhofer retired from training in 2002 but remained active within the industry as a breeder. He was living in Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood, Florida
-Demographics:As of 2000, there were 59,673 households out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of...
at the time of his death on December 14, 2006. He is buried in Aiken, South Carolina.
His son, Randy Schulhofer, is also a Thoroughbred trainer.