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Flint S. "Scotty" Schulhofer (May 30, 1926 – December 14, 2006) was an American Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse trainer.

Early life

Schulhofer was born into a racing family in Aiken, South Carolina, where his father owned a racing stable as well as a riding academy. While in his teens, he worked for trainer Oleg Dubassoff before serving overseas with the United States Army infantry during World War II. At war's end, he studied for two years at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. Enrolled in a premed program, he did not pursue his education further, preferring to return to the horse racing industry.

Training career

In 1962, Schulhofer saddled his first winner at Aqueduct Racetrack. He went on to win 1,328 races, including two Breeders' Cup races, and the Belmont Stakes Classic, twice.

Retirement

Schulhofer retired from training in 2002 but remained active within the industry as a breeder. He was living in Hollywood, Florida at the time of his death on December 14, 2006. He is buried in Aiken, South Carolina.

His son, Randy Schulhofer, is also a Thoroughbred trainer.

Honors

Schulhofer was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1992.

References

• Scotty Schulhofer's biography at the NTRA
• Flint S. Schulhofer at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
• December 22, 2006 New York Times obituary for Scotty Schulhofer

• 1926 births
• 2006 deaths
• United States Army personnel of World War II
• American horse trainers
• United States Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame inductees
• Sportspeople from Aiken, South Carolina
• United States Army soldiers
• The Citadel alumni