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A Brilliant Sunset by Diane Rice
Scott Wells’ lifelong immersion in a wide variety of race-industry roles uniquely pre- pared him for the career he will leave behind this December.
As retiring president and general manager of both Remington and Lone Star parks, he has created a blazing sunset of achievements. Among them are the knowledge and friendships gained as the son of a Hall of Fame trainer; his personal experience as a trainer; an equine author, journalist and photographer; a racetrack staffer; and an
international racing consultant, developer and promoter.
“In the horse racing industry, you like
to see individuals who have been on the backside, who know what goes on at the backside and respect those people who try
to make a living there,” says retired Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Burgess, who has served on the Texas Racing Commission for the past 30 years. “Scott has been there.”
Scott will wind up his career by presenting the final trophy for the Springboard Mile at the
end of Remington Park’s Thoroughbred season on December 17, 2021. As he does so, true to his character, he hands his reins off to the team whose work he says has built the organization.
“Working with the team and building
the team has been a big part of what we’ve accomplished, but that doesn’t happen without the ownership sharing in the vision and making the investment,” Scott says. “Global Gaming Solutions/the Chickasaw Nation spent $15 million in the first 15 months they owned Remington Park, before they made a penny of
Scott Wells Looks Out Over Retirement’s Horizon
Scott with his father, AQHA Hall of Fame trainer Ted Wells
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Scott and Mellyn Wells