Historic Downtown Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Foolish Pleasure
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Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026
1. Foolish Pleasure Marker
1991- 2017
Florida-bred Foolish Pleasure was a Hall of Fame champion Thoroughbred racehorse.
Born in Williston, Foolish Pleasure was bred by Waldemar Farms and owned by John L. Greer. He was undefeated in 1974. In 1975, he won the Flamingo Stakes and Wood Memorial Stakes.
Foolish Pleasure won more than $1.2 million and was syndicated as a stallion for $4.5 million.
1975 - Kentucky Derby
1995 - National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame member.
Erected by Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Entertainment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.
Location. 29° 11.187′ 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: 24 S Magnolia Avenue, 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: Precisionist (here, next to this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Explore the equestrian Walk of Champions honoring the areas famous horses and riders. (Submitted on September 21, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Bronze plaques honor famous local equaine champions. (Submitted on September 21, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026
2. Foolish Pleasure Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
