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Harry Payne Whitney (April 29, 1872 – October 26, 1930) was an American businessman, thoroughbred horse breeder, and member of the prominent Whitney family. [ 1] Early years. J. Parks, Harry Payne Whitney, and F.S. von Stade, circa 1914.
Harry Payne Whitney was America’s leading breeder in earnings, individually or in tandem with his son, 11 times. He also topped the list of leading owners eight times. North America's leading breeder in earnings — 1924, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1938.
Jun 2, 2023 · Harry Payne Whitney was the owner of Upset, the aptly-named runner that is notorious as the only horse to ever beat the great Man o’ War. On seven occasions, Whitney was the leading owner in the U.S. by the earnings of his stable – he led the list in 1913, 1920, 1924, 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930.
May 30, 2024 · Harry Payne Whitney, a member of a wealthy and influential family, left his mark on Thoroughbred horse racing by excelling as both a breeder and owner. Whitney stood out in the racing scene for owning two Kentucky Derby winners – Regret in 1915 and Whiskery in 1927.
Payne Whitney’s estate was $191,000,000, the biggest ever recorded in the U. S. But Brother Harry Payne Whitney had more to leave behind than money. He had his reputation as the greatest sporting...
Sep 26, 1985 · Harry Payne Whitney, a yachtsman and former businessman, died Sept. 18 after heart surgery at the Maine Medical Center in Portland, Me. He was 60 years old.
Harry Payne Whitney was the son of William Collins Whitney (1841-1904). He married Gertrude Cornelius Vanderbilt (1875-1942) in 1896.
