American Classics wins:Belmont Stakes (1914)Trainer wins:Ohio Derby (1931, 1932)Tremont Stakes (1931)Fountain of Youth Stakes (1947, 1948)Merritt Clifford "Happy" Buxton (December 14, 1889 - May 9, 1951) was a United States Thoroughbred horse racing national champion jockey who in 1913 captured both the National win and the National earnings titles.
When his riding career was over, he went on to become a successful trainer and owner.
[1][2] Merritt Buxton was the brother of Clarence Buxton, also a successful jockey and trainer.
Merritt's son, Merritt A. Buxton, would follow in his father and uncle's footsteps and become a jockey and trainer.
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