Harry Payne Whitney

Harry Payne Whitney was an American businessman, thoroughbred breeder and sportsman, born in New York City on 29 April 1872 as the eldest son of William C. Whitney, and he died on 26 October 1930. He was a ten-goal polo player, the top rating in the game, and he organized the United States team that beat England in 1909; the Whitney Field polo ground near Saratoga Springs is named for him. He was also a major figure in Thoroughbred racing, leading American owner eight times and breeder of almost two hundred stakes winners, with Kentucky Derby wins in 1915 with Regret and in 1927 with Whiskery, and he raced the yacht Vanitie in the America's Cup.