Harry J. Aleo
Harry Aleo | |
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| Born | December 7, 1919 Noe Valley, San Francisco, California, United States |
| Died | June 21, 2008 (aged 88) San Francisco, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Real Estate agent/investor, Racehorse owner |
| Political party | Republican |
| Partner | Deannie Bartlett |
| Children | 3 |
Harry J. Aleo (December 7, 1919 – June 21, 2008)[1] was an American businessman and owner of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Early life
[edit]Born in Noe Valley, San Francisco, California, he was a lifelong resident of San Francisco. Aleo graduated from Mission High School. He signed a minor-league contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers, but ended his baseball career in 1940 after injuring his elbow.[1]
Career
[edit]During World War II, he served overseas with the United States Army, where among his campaigns he fought in the Battle of the Bulge.[1] At war's end, Aleo returned home and founded Twin Peaks Properties, a real estate and insurance brokerage firm he owned and operated until his death.[2]
In 1979, he became involved in the sport of Thoroughbred horse racing. Throughout his more than two decades in racing, his only trainer was Greg Gilchrist.[2][3] His most famous horse was the ill-fated Lost in the Fog,[4] who was voted the Eclipse Award[1] as the 2005 American Champion Sprint Horse.[2][5][6]
Personal life
[edit]Aleo has three daughters.[2] He died on June 21, 2008 from cancer.[2][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Stumes, Larry (23 June 2008). "A colorful owner, a patriot and a San Francisco native". SFGate. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Shinar, Jack (22 June 2008). "Lost in the Fog Owner Harry Aleo Dies". Blood Horse. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Staff, Paulick Report (2010-11-16). "LOST IN THE FOG...A HORSE OF A LIFETIME". Paulick Report | Latest news and commentary from the horse racing and equine world. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ Stumes, Larry (2 October 2005). "Lost in the Fog rolls to 10th straight win". SFGate. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
- ^ "Lost in the Fog (FL)". www.equibase.com. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Shulman, Lenny (19 September 2006). "Champion Lost in the Fog Euthanized". Blood Horse. Retrieved 2025-03-12.