Wonderful Flavor

The three-story house is within walking distance to the Saratoga Race Course, which is what first attracted the Carruths to the city from the Houston area where they are major philanthropists. Mr. Carruth serves on numerous boards and is Chairman of the Board on the Wortham Foundation. He is also an investor in a wide range of projects. In addition to horse racing, he enjoys baseball, hunting, and spending time with friends and family.

Zane Carruth is an award-winning international children’s book author of the trademarked series, “The World’s First Tooth Fairy.” She divides her time between philanthropic work, writing, and their grandchildren.

Since purchasing the home, the Carruths have made many friends at places like the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Gala, said Zane. And they are excited for their horses to be running here for the first time this summer.

Boarded at Stillwater’s Irish Hill Century Farm, is the Carruths’ mare GIANT BOXER (who appears with her in the large portrait above the bar). GIANT BOXER produced THATSMYBOXER who was sired by BIG BROWN. GIANT BOXER has since been bred to MIDSHIPMAN and back to WAR DANCER. That’s all the breeding for now, said Zane.

On Whitney weekend, the couple hosts a large catered party attended by friends from Houston, fellow horseman friends, and numerous locals. Typically, on Friday nights it’s hard to get restaurant reservations, so Brady likes to grill in their fully equipped outdoor kitchen and patio space. All summer long, morning coffee and evening cocktails are enjoyed on that spectacular porch.

“It’s just a nice way to end the day,” said Zane.