Meredith "Mert" Bailes, who earned respect and acclaim in his 15 years as a Maryland-based trainer, died Wednesday apparently from heart complications. He was 56. Bailes developed more than a half-dozen stakes winners after opening a Maryland stable in the late 1970s.

Other long-time associates of the Brothers family were the late W. Meredith Bailes and his son, Robbie. Near the Limit, originally trained by Robert Wheeler, spent the majority of his racing career in the Bailes’ barn.

Meredith “Mert” Bailes (1936-1993) Maryland horse trainer for 15 years. Born and raised in Virginia he worked at The Meadow with his father, trainer Robert Bailes. In the fall of 1971 Mert was the...

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Dec 19, 1974 · Other officers Installed with Ferguson were: Rev. Hugh M. Hayes, vice-president; Charles Martin, secretary; Meredith Bailes, treasurer; and Edward DeFord to board of directors. Installation of officers was per- ! formed by Ernest Goodman, Past District Governor, Chesapeake District of Ruritans National.

Oct 5, 2018 · It was Mert Bailes, son of the farm trainer Bob Bailes, who used to get on Secretariat. Wayne Mount recalls, “The first time Bailes got on him on in the indoor riding barn and was straddling him,...

William Meredith Bailes Födelse 13 Nov 1936 Död 10 Jun 1993 (ålder 56) Begravning

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Jan 19, 1990 · a a a a a a a a a ruchmond Times-Dispatch, Friday, January 19, 1990 Death Notices BAILES Mrs. Norma B. Bailes of Ashland, widow of Robert Meredith Bailes, died Wednesday, January 17, 1990.

Oct 4, 2011 · Meredith Bailes was born on November 13, 1936, and died at age 56 years old on June 10, 1993. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Meredith Bailes.