Arthur B. Hancock Jr. | |
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Born | January 24, 1910 Bourbon County, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | September 14, 1972 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | (aged 62)
Resting place | Paris Cemetery, Kentucky |
Education | Princeton University Woodberry Forest School St. Mark's School |
Occupation | Thoroughbred racehorse owner/breeder |
Known for | Claiborne Farm |
Spouse | Waddell Walker (1914–2005) |
Children | Sons: Arthur III, Seth W. Daughters: Nancy Clay, Waddell Walker |
Parent(s) | Arthur B. Hancock Nancy Clay |
Awards | Hall of Fame inductee (2016) |
Arthur B. "Bull" Hancock Jr. (January 24, 1910 – September 14, 1972) was a breeder and owner of thoroughbred racehorses at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky, United States. He acquired European horses to breed in the United States, in particular Nasrullah and Princequillo, and gained great standing in the racing world as a result.