Albert Stall Jr.
Albert M. Stall, Jr.(born October 10, 1961 inNew Orleans,Louisiana) is an AmericanThoroughbred horse racingtrainerbest known for winning the2010 Breeders' Cup Classicin which his horseBlamedefeated the great filly,Zenyatta.[2]
Early life
[edit]Al Stall Jr. is one of four children of Al Stall Sr. (died 2017), who was the chairman of the Louisiana Racing Commission for 18 years, and Susan Ellender Stall.[3]
He first gained experience training racehorses by working withFrank Brothersduring high school holidays before attendingLouisiana State Universitywhere he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Geology.[4]He worked in the oil industry before becoming a trainer, starting as an assistant to Brothers for five years.[3] [5]
Trainer
[edit]When Frank Brothers retired in late 2007, Stall became the primary trainer for the legendaryClaiborne Farmin 2007 until 2016.[6]
Stall won the 1,000th race of his career on May 23, 2010, at Arlington Park with Toll in the second race. His North American career earnings exceed $65 million with 1,710 wins through August 6, 2021.[4]
His best year by earnings was when he finished 10th among all trainers in 2010, and his best year in wins was 2011 at 55th.[7]
His top-earning horse was Blame with $4.36 million in earnings followed by Departing at $1.86 million, Tom's d'Etat at $1.76 million and Star Guitar at $1.74 million.[7]
Stall has 37 grades stakes wins.[8]
Family
[edit]Stall and his wife Nicole have two children, Albert II and Greta.[9]
References
[edit]- ^Albert Stall Jr. profile at EquibaseRetrieved August 24, 2018
- ^Breeders' Cup IncorporatedRetrieved August 24, 2018
- ^ab"Breeders' Cup Presents Connections: 'It Makes You Feel Like You've Got a Heartbeat'".22 February 2021.
- ^ab"Al Stall Jr. | Keeneland".
- ^"Al Stall Sr. Dies at 85".Thoroughbred Daily News.October 22, 2017.
- ^"Albert M. Stall, Jr".
- ^ab"Profiles".Equibase.Retrieved21 May2023.
- ^"Profiles".Equibase.Retrieved21 May2023.
- ^"Fasig-Tipton Stable Tour with al Stall Jr".