Hugh Fitzsimons Jr. wasn’t born in Texas but he got here as soon as he could. Born January 19th, 1930 in Shreveport, Louisiana the Fitzsimons family moved to Texas in 1933.  Mr. Fitzsimons graduated from Texas Military Institute in 1946 and attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from college in 1953 Mr. Fitzsimons began breeding thoroughbreds for racing and polo in 1956 at the San Pedro Ranch in Carrizo Springs, Texas.  Mr. Fitzsimons is a former director and life member of the Texas Thoroughbred Breeders Association as well as a member of The Jockey Club, Thoroughbred Club of America, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Water Hay Oats Alliance, and the Grayson Jockey Club Foundation-Rokeby Circle. Mr. Fitzsimons served as the President of the Texas Thoroughbred Association from 1997 to 1998 and is also a founding member of the Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Mr. Fitzsimons served as the Chairman for the Texas Racing Commission, Horse Racing Section from 1988 to 1993. Mr. Fitzsimons vast accomplishments and his contributions to Texas horse racing have made him a valued member of the racing community in Texas.