Saratoga Reading Rooms x Helen Groves 2021 Burgundy Silk Repp Stripe Club Tie
$275
Sz: 58" x 3 1/4"
100% Silk
Made in USA by Peter Blair
Helen Kleberg Groves (October 20, 1927 – May 6, 2022) was a horsewoman and cattle rancher dubbed the "First Lady of Cutting" by the San Antonio Express-News and inducted in 1988 into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Kingsville, Texas, on the King Ranch, founded by her great-grandfather, Richard King. In 1946, she led the King Ranch's Thoroughbred racehorse, Assault, into the winner's circle after his Triple Crown victory in the Preakness. Groves attended all three of his Triple Crown races. Assault was, and still is, the only Texas-bred winner of the Triple Crown.
Adjacent to the Saratoga Race Course is the somewhat secretive private club. It was founded in the 1930s as a place for men to read the dailies before the races. There are rooms for members to stay in over night during the race meet - F. Ambrose Clark was a member and would stay here on occasion as opposed to driving all the way back to Cooperstown, NY.
"Saratoga Reading Room, a private club for racehorse owners, trainers and breeders. Members include “the who’s who" of Saratoga racing. If you want to become a member of the Reading Room, an outstanding member, the best way is to buy yourself a great horse."