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A winner of 16 of his 31 starts, with total earnings of $671,297, Tom Rolfe was champion of his age at 3, when, ridden by future Hall Of Fame jockey, Ron Turcotte , he counted the classic Preakness Stakes among his victories. To showcase his versatility, Tom Rolfe shipped to France and contested the Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe . He could finish only sixth, but that result remains one of the best ever by an American-trained entry in that French classic. Retired to stud at Claiborne Farm near Paris, Kentucky , Tom Rolfe proved a successful sire. Known today largely as a sire of outstanding broodmares, his best offspring on the track was the champion 2-year-old and leading sire Hoist The Flag . Tom Rolfe died in 1989 and was buried at the farm's Marchmont cemetery. |
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