William E. Applegate
William E. Applegate | |
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Applegate in an 1896 publication | |
| Born | December 18, 1851 Georgetown, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | May 13, 1928 (aged 76) |
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William E. Applegate (December 18, 1851 – May 13, 1928) was an American turfman, involved in the horse racing industry for over fifty years. He was known as a bookmaker, breeder, racer and track owner. At one time, Applegate was owner of Churchill Downs, Latonia and one of the builders of Oakley Racetrack in Cincinnati, Ohio.