Historic Downtown Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Dr. Fager

— Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame —

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026

1. Dr. Fager Marker

Inscription.
Dr. Fager
1964 - 1976 The Tartan Farms homebred was one of the fastest horses of all time, setting multiple speed records. He set a world record of 1:32:2 for a mile at Arlington Park in 1968 which still stands today.

Awards/Wins
1967 - National Champion Sprinter
1968 - Only horse ever hold four American titles in one year
1971- National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame member
1999 - Ranks 6th in the top 100 Racehorses of the 20th Century pole by Blood-Horse Publications

Erected by Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 29° 11.191′ N, 82° 8.221′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It is in Historic Downtown Ocala. It is at the intersection of South Magnolia Avenue and SE Broadway Street, on the right when traveling south on South Magnolia Avenue. The marker is located in front of Mark’s Steakhouse, along with 11 other horses that have been selected to the Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala FL 34471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ta Wee (here, next to this marker); Desert Vixen (here, next to

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this marker); Foolish Pleasure (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Hall Building (a few steps from this marker); Precisionist (a few steps from this marker); Skip Away (a few steps from this marker); Silver Charm (a few steps from this marker); Agnew-Gary Block (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.

Also see . . .
1. Explore the equestrian Walk of Champions honoring the areas famous horses and riders. (Submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Bronze plaques honor famous local equaine champions. (Submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026

2. Dr. Fager Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.