J. Larry Jones

Larry Jones
Eight Belles being ridden by her trainer, Larry Jones, prior to the Kentucky Derby in 2008.
OccupationTrainer
Born (1956-09-02) September 2, 1956 (age 68)
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States
Career wins1,001+ (ongoing)
Major racing wins
Fantasy Stakes (2003, 2008, 2011)
Acorn Stakes (2004)
Delaware Handicap (2005)
Nassau County Breeders' Cup Stakes (2006)
Prioress Breeders' Cup Stakes (2006)
Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes (2007)
King's Bishop Stakes (2007)
Lane's End Stakes (2007)
Alabama Stakes (2008)
Allaire duPont Distaff Stakes (2008)
Fair Grounds Oaks (2008, 2012)
Kentucky Oaks (2008, 2012, 2015)
Remsen Stakes (2008)
Honeybee Stakes (2008, 2009, 2011)
Lecomte Stakes (2009)
Risen Star Stakes (2009)
Louisiana Derby (2009)
Southwest Stakes (2009)
Carter Handicap (2009)
Monmouth Oaks (2008, 2009)
Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (2009)
Bourbonette Oaks (2011)
Azeri Stakes (2011)
Apple Blossom Handicap (2011)
Obeah Stakes (2011)
Woodward Stakes (2011)
Beldame Stakes (2011)
Tempted Stakes (2011)
Black Gold Stakes (2012)
Peter Pan Stakes (2012)
Pennsylvania Nursery (2017)
Racing awards
Big Sport of Turfdom Award (2008)
Red Smith Award (2007, 2008)
Honours
Larry Jones Day at Delaware Park Racetrack (2009)
Significant horses
Hard Spun, Eight Belles, Friesan Fire, Old Fashioned, Wildcat Bettie B, Island Sand, Ruby's Reception, Josh's Madelyn, Just Jenda, Honest Man, Solar Flare, Proud Spell, Havre de Grace, Believe You Can, Lovely Maria, I'm a Chatterbox, Joyful Victory, Prince Lucky

J. Larry Jones (born September 2, 1956, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing trainer.[1] He has trained over one thousand winners,[2] including three winners of the Kentucky Oaks: Proud Spell in 2008, Believe You Can in 2012, and Lovely Maria in 2015.[3] He has trained two horses who have finished second in the Kentucky Derby; Hard Spun, and the filly Eight Belles.

  1. ^ "Larry Jones". National Thoroughbred Racing Association. January 4, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-01-05.
  2. ^ "Larry Jones Saddles 1,000th Winner: 'An Overnight 32-Year Success' - Horse Racing News". Paulick Report. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 2018-08-11.
  3. ^ Pedulla, Tom (2 May 2015). "Lovely Maria Wins Kentucky Oaks, Capping Comeback for Injured Trainer". New York Times. Retrieved 2018-08-11.