James "Ted" Bassett III, who served as president of Keeneland for 16 years, died Thursday at his Lexington home at the age of 103.

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Former Keeneland president, Kentucky horseracing pioneer dies at the age of 103

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Ted Bassett, a revered figure in Thoroughbred racing and the Bluegrass community, passed away Thursday at his Lexington home at the age of 103. Affectionately known as “Mr. B.,” Bassett served as the president and trustee of Keeneland, where he spearheaded decades of expansion, transforming the racetrack into a globally renowned racing and auction destination. A decorated Marine veteran who earned two Purple Hea…

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Ted Bassett, Keeneland legend and community leader, dies at 103

The Bluegrass is mourning the loss of Former Keeneland President, Chairman, and Trustee James E. "Ted" Bassett III, who died on Thursday at his home in Lexington at the age of 103.Mr. Bassett was a cherished member of the Keeneland family, and while we are saddened by his passing we celebrate his remarkable life and indomitable spirit, Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said.A press release read that Bassett played a pivotal role in estab…

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Former Keeneland President and Trustee, Ted Bassett, dies at 103

Giant of Kentucky horse racing dies … LEXINGTON, Ky. — Former president of Keeneland Racetrack, James “Ted” Bassett III died Thursday. He was 103. Source link : https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2025/01/24/ted-bassett-keeneland-death Author : Publish date : 2025-01-24 18:35:45 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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James E. “Ted” Bassett III, who led Keeneland through historic expansion during his 38-year tenure serving as President, Chairman and Trustee, died Thursday at his home in Lexington. He was 103. So he was not immortal, after all. But those of us privileged to have known James E. Bassett III will know how rare it is not only for human life to stretch to so wide a span but yet to conclude with the emphasis so unequivocally on quality, rather than …

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Keeneland Icon Ted Bassett Dies At 103

James E. “Ted” Bassett, a towering but genteel figure whose work at Keeneland brought the racetrack and sales company to new heights during a 36-year tenure at the association, died on Thursday at his home in Lexington, according to Keeneland. Bassett was 103.

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James E. ‘Ted' Bassett, titan of Keeneland and racing industry, dead at 103

James E. “Ted” Bassett III, who led Keeneland through historic expansion and established its position internationally as a premier race track and auction house during his 38-year tenure as president, chairman and Trustee, died Thursday at his home in Lexington. He was 103.Affectionately known as Mr. B., Bassett devoted his life to bettering the global Thoroughbred industry and his beloved Central Kentucky community, and his engaging demeanor and…

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Longtime Keeneland president Ted Bassett dies at 103

James E. “Ted” Bassett III, who led Keeneland through historic expansion and established its position internationally as a premier race track and auction house during his 38-year tenure serving as president, chairman and trustee, died Thursday at his home in Lexington. He was 103. Affectionately known as “Mr. B.,” Bassett devoted his life to bettering the global Thoroughbred industry and his beloved Central Kentucky community, and his engaging d…

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James E. 'Ted' Bassett, who oversaw expansion of Keenelend in 38-year career there, dies at 103 - NKyTribune

James E. "Ted" Bassett III welcomes Queen Elizabeth II to Keeneland in 1984. (Photo courtesy of Keeneland.)James E. “Ted” Bassett III, the former president and chairman of Keeneland, has died at 103, the Lexington race track and Thoroughbred auction house announced Friday. “Affectionately known as ‘Mr. B.,’ Mr. Bassett devoted his life to bettering the global Thoroughbred industry and his beloved Central Kentucky community, and his engaging deme…

Former Keeneland president, Kentucky horseracing pioneer dies at the age of 103

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