Jack Fitzsimmons is the grandson of the legendary Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons, known in his time as the “Dean of American Trainers.”  Jack has been exposed to all aspects of the sport of thoroughbred racing.

As a youngster, he went to the New York tracks with his father, who served as business manager of Sunny Jim’s stable.  In college, he worked summers at Saratoga Racetrack – driving tractors between races and painting barns and fences.  While in the Army, stationed in Seattle, Washington, he worked cashing tickets at Longacres Racetrack, which ran twilight races.  Attending law school, he worked at Bowie, Pimlico, and Laurel as a security guard and usher.  In the late 60’s, he took out his trainer’s license after spending many years as a hot walker, groom, and in other learning positions.  He held his license for over 25 years, during which he won races at Bowie, Pimlico, Laurel, Atlantic City, Delaware, Penn National, PARX, and Charlestown.

He has served as Managing Partner since founding the partnership in 2012.

Working Partners:

Joseph and Christine Murphy own Saratoga FMS, Inc.  The company’s primary focus is accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and computer support.  Joe’s great aunt was Anne Clare, superintendent of Saratoga Race Course for 20 years.  They have been involved with horse racing partnerships for more than 20 years.

Diana Burke retired from Skidmore College, where she served as Associate Director of Admissions Operations for 30 years.  She has been interested in the sport of horse racing for most of her life and became involved in partnerships over 10 years ago to become more involved with the sport.  She is a native Saratogian.

Margaret Kuenzel retired from teaching after 30 years.  Margaret is an accomplished equestrian and has also taught horsemanship and riding.  She has been part of the Saratoga scene since early adulthood.