Owner and breeder Nita Irvine Wheeler Connelly who campaigned the liked of Grade I winner Cry and Catch Me (Street Cry {Ire}), passed away Feb. 7. In addition to GI Oak Leaf S. winner Cry and Catch Me, Connelly, who raced under the name Stetson Land and Cattle LLP, also campaigned GSW Wall Street Wonder (City Place).
Connelly was also a breeder, who stabled her broodmares at Hill 'n' Dale, and was the president of Quiet Hills Ranch in California. She leaves behind five children, 13 grandchildren, and her husband of 43 years, John.
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