Sarah Kathern “Kitten” Ramsey, who along with her husband Ken is the all-time leading owner at Churchill Downs with 510 local wins and a record 32 titles as meet-leading owners, passed away Sunday at age 83.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Sarah Kathern Ramsey,” said Churchill Downs Racetrack President Mike Anderson. “Our hearts are with Ken and his entire family during this very difficult time. She lived a wonderful life, and we'll miss her smiling face in the Churchill Downs winner's circle.”
Ken and Sarah Ramsey won Eclipse Awards as Outstanding Owner in 2004 and 2011, and took both the Outstanding Owner and Breeder titles in 2013 and 2014. They sent out four Breeders' Cup winners, as well as six-figure earners Roses in May, Stephanie's Kitten, Big Blue Kitten, Kitten's Joy, and Oscar Nominated, among others.
Visitations will be held Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home at 3421 Harrodsburg Rd. in Lexington and Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Knox Funeral Home at 325 Knox St. in Barbourville, Ky. Her funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. (visitation 12-2 p.m.) at East Barbourville Baptist Church at 279 Old 25 E. Barbourville, Ky. and burial will be across the street at Barbourville Cemetery.
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