Affirmed Success, a multiple grade 1 winner and true warrior on the New York racing circuit, was euthanized Feb. 16 at Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, Ky., where he ...
Melvin James, the man known for breaking and training thoroughbred standout Affirmed, horse racing Triple Crown winner, has died. James died at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville on Oct. 6. He ...
Melvin James, the trainer who broke Triple Crown winner Affirmed, has died at age 80. James was the first Black person in Marion County to receive a horse training license. He is credited with ...