Larry Snyder, the retired jockey who served as a longtime steward in Arkansas, died Monday, according to an announcement from Oaklawn Park. He had battled cancer. Snyder was 76. 

Snyder won more than 6,000 races and following his retirement became a steward at Oaklawn Park. 

UPDATE: https://www.drf.com/news/larry-snyder-dominant-jockey-arkansas-and-louisiana-dies-76

Oaklawn last week named its new winner's circle for Snyder, with the following a report from last Thursday: 

Oaklawn Park announced Thursday it has named its new winner's circle for retired jockey and steward Larry Snyder. A ceremony was held at the Hot Springs, Ark., facility Thursday. 

“When it came time to think about a name for the new winner’s circle, it was a natural choice to name it in honor of Larry Snyder, a valued member of the Oaklawn family for nearly 60 years,” Lou Cella, president of Oaklawn, said in a press release. “Larry was a leader among his peers both on and off the track. And, the respect he earned as a jockey carried over to the steward’s stand where he was respected by horsemen and track management alike.”    

Snyder rode for 35 years and during that time won eight titles at Oaklawn. He won 6,388 races during his career and his mounts earned $47 million, according to the press release from Oaklawn. Snyder was a steward at the track from 1995-2017. 

Oaklawn opens Jan. 25. 

More on Snyder to come at www.drf.com