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His wife, Inga, said her husband died Monday night of cardiac arrest after a long battle with cancer, the Louisville ...
In 2017, Demeritte was diagnosed with amyloidosis, and given six months. By the time the 2024 Kentucky Derby was approaching, ...
Larry Demeritte, whose underdog story inspired horse racing fans across the world prior to Kentucky Derby 2024, died Monday ...
Graded stakes-winning trainer Larry Demeritte, who inspired many in battling cancer while training 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington-based horse trainer Larry Demeritte died Tuesday at age 75 after a decades-long battle with ...
When he spoke with The Nassau Guardian that weekend, Demeritte had just achieved the dream he had carried with him for more ...
Larry Demeritte, who made headlines a year ago, in becoming the first Bahamian trainer of a horse in the 150-year history of ...
"Larry Demeritte, the first Bahamian to enter a horse in the Kentucky Derby, has died after a battle with cancer," a post on ...
A Bahamas native, Larry Demeritte moved to the United States in 1976 to chase his dream of reaching the Kentucky Derby. He finally realized it in 2024 when West Saratoga reached the Run for the Roses.