Historic Downtown Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Precisionist
1981-2006
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026
1. Precisionist Marker
Florida-bred Precisionist was a Hall of Fame champion Thoroughbred racehorse.
A renowned champion sprinter, the Fred W. Hooper homebred also won Grade 1 stakes races beyond a mile.
Awards/Wins
1985 - National Champion Sprinter
1985 - Breeders’ Cup sprint winner
2003 - National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame member
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.
Location. 29° 11.186′ 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 situated in front of Mark’s Steakhouse, alongside 11 other horses chosen for the Ocala Equestrian Walk of Fame. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Foolish Pleasure (here, next to this marker); Skip Away (here, next to this marker); Desert Vixen (here, next to this marker); Silver Charm (a few steps from this marker); Ta Wee (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Fager (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Hall Building (a few steps from this marker); First National Bank (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 October 8, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
2. Bronze plaques honor famous local equaine champions. (Submitted on October 8, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)
Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, March 31, 2026
2. Precisionist Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 15 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 8, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
