Longtime horseman Jimmy Iselin died at his home in New York City on June 8 after a brief illness, according to the Daily Racing Form on Thursday. He was 84.
Iselin, who campaigned SW and sire Crafty Prospector, won 343 races from 2,286 starters from 1977-2017, according to Equibase.
Iselin was the son of Philip Iselin, instrumental in the launching of Monmouth Park and was appointed treasurer of the track in 1946. Philip Iselin succeeded Armory Haskell in 1966 as Monmouth president and served in that role as well chairman of the board until he passed away 10 years later.
Iselin is survived by his wife Ruthanne–they would have celebrated their 63rd anniversary on June 13–son Jaime and daughter Robin; a sister, Kay; and grandchildren Philip and Lucy.
Jamie Iselin told DRF a celebration of life would be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.
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