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Memorial Race For Late Owner Erv Woolsey Set For Sunday At Churchill Downs
Memorial Race For Late Owner Erv Woolsey Set For Sunday At Churchill Downs originally appeared on Paulick Report.
A dedication for longtime owner and country music manager Erv Woolsey will take place Sunday at Churchill Downs.
Woolsey, who for decades managed country music icon George Strait, also a Thoroughbred owner, died in March 2024 at age 80. Along with the late Ralph Kinder, he owned and bred numerous horses that competed at Churchill Downs, including 2021 Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Super Stock and Grade 3 winners Jordan's Henny and Lookin for Eight.
Race 8 will be named the Erv Woolsey Memorial Race. A portion of proceeds from tickets purchased through this link will benefit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance:
This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.