Walter M. Jeffords Sr.

Walter Morrison Jeffords Sr. (August 8, 1883 – September 28, 1960) was a successful Investment banker and owner/breeder of Thoroughbred racehorses who, in partnership with his wife's uncle, Samuel Riddle, purchased and operated Faraway Farm near Lexington Kentucky where they stood Man o' War.

[1] Jeffords is one of only five people to be named an Exemplar of Racing by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

[2] His former estate is now Ridley Creek State Park.

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