Hall of Fame Trainer King Leatherbury, Who Won 6,508 Races over Six Decades, Dies at 92

King Leatherbury, Hall of Fame trainer who dominated Maryland, dies at 92

King Leatherbury, a Hall of Fame trainer known as “King of the Claimers” for his ability to turn cheaper horses in lower-level claiming races into winners for more than six decades, died Tuesday. He was 92. He died at his home, according to the Maryland Jockey Club, which was informed by his son Taylor Leatherbury. No cause of death was provided. Leatherbury retired in 2023 as the third trainer in history, behind Dale Baird and Jack Van Berg, to…

Legendary horse trainer King Leatherbury, who won 6,508 races across six-decade tenure, dead at 92

King Leatherbury, a Hall of Fame trainer known as “King of the Claimers” for his ability to turn cheaper horses in lower-level claiming races into winners for more than six decades, died Tuesday. He was 92.

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury dies at 92

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, known as "King of the Claimers," died Tuesday. He was 92.

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, who won 6,508 races over six decades, dies at 92

Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer King Leatherbury has died. Leatherbury was known as the “King of the Claimers” for his ability to turn cheaper horses in lower-level claiming races into winners.

Legendary Hall of Fame Trainer With Over $64M in Earnings Dies at 92

King Leatherbury, the legendary Hall of Fame trainer who built one of the most remarkable résumés in thoroughbred racing history, has died at the age of 92. Leatherbury passed away at his home, according to the Maryland Jockey Club, which was notified by his son, Taylor Leatherbury. No cause of death was announced. Over a six-decade career, Leatherbury saddled 6,508 winners and earned more than $64.6 million in purse money for owners, cementing …

Hall of Fame trainer King Leatherbury, who won 6,508 races over six decades, dies at 92 - The Morning Sun

King Leatherbury, a Hall of Fame trainer known as “King of the Claimers” for his ability to turn cheaper horses in lower-level claiming races into winners for more than six decades, died Tuesday. He was 92. He died at his home, according to the Maryland Jockey Club, which was informed by his son Taylor Leatherbury. No cause of death was provided. Leatherbury retired in 2023 as the third trainer in history, behind Dale Baird and Jack Van Berg, to…