Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 6, 2020 Journalists Share Posted May 6, 2020 Breeder and philanthropist Preston Madden died at his home Tuesday in Lexington, Kentucky, after a brief illness that was not COVID-19 related, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. He was 85. Madden was predeceased by his wife Anita, who passed away in 2018. The pair were known for their lavish pre-Derby parties, which raised millions of dollars for charity and drew as many as 5,000 people, who stayed until the following morning. Madden operated Hamburg Place, an almost 2000-acre farm originally purchased by his grandfather John E. Madden in 1898. The farm produced five Kentucky Derby winners and five Belmont Stakes winners, including Triple Crown winner Sir Barton. The last of the group was Alysheba, the 1987 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner. In 1986, Madden began to subdivide the farm into residential and commercial areas. Madden is survived by his son, Patrick, and two grandchildren. The post Preston Madden Dies at 85 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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