Longtime owner and breeder John “Jack” Oxley will be honored with the Dinny Phipps Award at a celebration of The Jockey Club's 125th anniversary in New York City June 6, the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced Monday. The award was created in 2017 by Earle Mack in memory of Phipps and to recognize individuals who have demonstrated dedication to equine health.
“Jack's dedication to equine health and wellness epitomizes the spirit of the Dinny Phipps Award, and I am pleased to bestow this honor on such a deserving individual,” said Mack.
Grayson chairwoman Dell Hancock added, “We are incredibly grateful for Jack's support of Grayson and equine research. From his generous pledges to his participation on our board of directors, he is an inspiration to all of us who are committed to horses.”
Oxley campaigned GI Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos, as well as champions Classic Empire and Beautiful Pleasure. A member of Grayson's board of directors, he created the Oxley Challenge in 2004, by which the Oxley foundation pledged to donate $1 million to Grayson over four years contingent on Grayson's raising an equal amount of funds.
“I'm very flattered and humbled to receive this award,” said Oxley. “I'm extremely honored because Dinny Phipps was a great friend, and I think he did more for racing and Grayson than any other man in the sport.”
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, a leading source of private funding for equine medical research that benefits all breeds of horses, has provided $26 million to fund 358 projects at 43 universities since 1983.
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