Affirmed Owner Patrice Wolfson Passes Away At 87

Patrice Wolfson, owner-breeder of Affirmed, dies at 87

Patrice Wolfson, who bred and owned three-time champion Affirmed with her husband Louis, died Tuesday in Bal Harbour, Fla. Affirmed is most famous for his 1978 Triple Crown victories over Alydar. He won Eclipse awards as top 2-year-old of 1977, the top 3-year-old and horse of the year for 1978, and the top older horse and horse of the year in 1979. He was inducted into the racing Hall of Fame in 1980. He was retired after a seven-race win streak…

Affirmed Owner Patrice Wolfson Passes Away At 87

Patrice Jacobs Wolfson, who, along with her husband Louis, owned 1978 Triple Crown winner Affirmed, and several other star horses, passed away Tuesday at her home in Bal Harbour, Florida. The Wolfsons operated Harbor View Farm. The news was confirmed in a posting on the website of Riverside Memorial Chapels. Steve Wolfson, Patrice's stepson, told the Blood-Horse that she had been in declining health the past few years. “Patrice and Penny Tweedy …