Frank L. Jones, Jr., a horse owner, breeder and horseplayer who has volunteered his time helping the Thoroughbred industry through his work on behalf of horsemen and as a regulator, will be honored by the Louisville-based Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners with the organization's 2019 Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award.
Jones is the featured honoree at the KTO's 32nd annual awards gala Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Kentucky Derby Museum, located at 704 Central Avenue adjacent to Churchill Downs. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. ET, with dinner at 7. Tickets are available for $125, including dinner and drinks, by contacting Marlene Meyer at 502-458-5820 or Chris Murphy at 502-500-5141.
“It's a fantastic honor,” Frank Jones said. “I'm very pleased that people thought that much of me.”
The Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year Award recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions to Kentucky racing and sharing the passion exemplified by Jones, who spent 50 years on the Churchill Downs board, including eight as chairman during the iconic track's resurgence. Warner Jones–the first and so far only breeder of a GI Kentucky Derby, GI Kentucky Oaks and Breeders' Cup winner–was the inaugural award winner in 1988, six years before his death.
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