Walter Morrison Jeffords Sr. (August 8, 1883 – September 28, 1960) was a successful

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and owner/breeder of

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racehorses who, in partnership with his wife's uncle, Samuel Riddle, purchased and operated Faraway Farm near

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where they stood

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. Jeffords is one of only five people to be named an Exemplar of Racing by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 2011 Media Guide
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