Elmer Carter, a World War II veteran who trained Thoroughbreds and American Quarter Horses in Texas and Oklahoma for several decades, passed away Friday night at the age of 80.


 


Carter, who trained horses at his farm in Windthorst, Texas, had won a race every year at Lone Star Park since the racetrack opened in 1997. His 35th career Lone Star win came Thursday night with 2-year-old Texas-bred filly Sister Genevieve

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