Our Story

The Sarf family’s legacy in horse racing dates back to 1987, but their connection to the sport began even earlier—Larry and Leslie Sarf shared their first date at Belmont Park in 1967. Since then, they’ve owned 15+ horses together, earning multiple stakes wins, including back-to-back victories in New York-bred stakes with Quiet Ruler (2002/2023). In the 1990s, they also captured the prestigious Toboggan Stakes with Blare of Trumpets. Following a brief hiatus from racing, the Sarfs have returned with a renewed passion under the banner of LSU Stables. Named in honor of their roots and values, LSU stands for Leslie and Larry (L), Sarf (S), and Unity (U)—a tribute to their close-knit family, which now includes their son Randy and four grandchildren.