Thoroughbred trainer Larry Stroope died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 7. The well-respected conditioner was a longtime supporter of Texas racing and always prominent on Texas Champions Day. His stakes winners included Sylvia Baird's Smiles Golden Song and Discreet Smile and Bonjour Baby, owned by Alvin Wong.
Jockey Sasha Risenhoover rode many horses for Stroope and, like so many in the Texas racing community, was devastated by his passing.
“I just can't believe it,” she said. “I just worked horses for him last week. Larry and I made a great team; he was not only an excellent trainer, but had a heart of gold. He was always a supporter of female jockeys and riding Bonjour Baby meant so much to me.”
Memorial services for Stroope have not been announced.
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