Remington Park and Lone Star Park president and general manager Scott Wells will retire from his position this fall.
Wells was on staff at Remington Park for three years beginning in 1990 soon after the OKC track first opened for live racing in 1988. Wells returned to Remington to his present position in 2005 and has directed operations at the track since then. He assumed the role of president and general manager at Lone Star Park in 2013.
A native Oklahoman, Wells trained Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds for 17 years and finishes his career with 31 years of racetrack management, managing five racetracks in three countries.
“Through all the accomplishments, the changes and the challenges in racing, working with the Remington Park team has been the highlight of my career,” Wells said. “From the hundreds of employees to the thousands of customers and people involved directly in the horse business, I have been blessed with friendships which will last a lifetime.
“I am eternally grateful for the leadership of Global Gaming Solutions and the Chickasaw Nation for entrusting me with the reins of both Remington Park and Lone Star Park. For me it has been a constant labor of love and there’s no denying I will feel a special pang of remorse when I hand off that final trophy for the Springboard Mile on Dec. 17. However, I know the traditions of excellence started by that initial leadership group of 1988 will continue long after I have moved on.”
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