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Biographical Summaries

The document provides biographical summaries of 5 prominent African American jockeys from the late 19th and early 20th century, including the first 3 jockeys to win the Kentucky Derby. It notes that 13 of the 15 jockeys in the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 were African American. The jockeys came from Kentucky and had backgrounds as both free men and former slaves, going on to find success and fame as jockeys, with some becoming trainers and owners as well.

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Biographical Summaries

The document provides biographical summaries of 5 prominent African American jockeys from the late 19th and early 20th century, including the first 3 jockeys to win the Kentucky Derby. It notes that 13 of the 15 jockeys in the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 were African American. The jockeys came from Kentucky and had backgrounds as both free men and former slaves, going on to find success and fame as jockeys, with some becoming trainers and owners as well.

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Biographical Summaries

13 of 15 jockeys in the first Kentucky Derby were African-American

Brown​, ​Ed “Brown Dick” ​(1848/50 -1906)- born Fayette Co, KY died Louisville, KY
Born a slave
Belmont Stakes (1870)
Became very successful and wealthy as a trainer - KY Derby (1877)
Owner and developed 2 eventual KY Derby and 2 KY Oaks winners, numerous stakes

Lewis​, ​Oliver ​(1856-1924)- died in Lexington, KY


Born free but little known about family/parents
KY Derby (1875) winner of inaugural KY Derby @ 19 yrs. Old
Retired after early promise and became a successful bookie

Murphy​, ​Isaac Burns ​(1861-1896)- born Fayette Co, KY died Lexington, KY


Parents former slaves
KY Derby (1884, 1890, 1891) first jockey to win three KY derbies, rode in 11
Won on 34.5-44% of his mounts

Perkins​, ​James ​“​Soup​” (1880-1911)- Lexington, KY


Parents former slaves
KY Derby (1895) co-youngest winner @ 15 yrs old
Kentucky Association track opening day, rode 5 winners (Oct 16, 1893)
Annual racing salary earning $5,000

Winkfield​, ​Jimmy ​(1882-1974)- born Chilesburg, KY died living in France


KY Derby (1901 and 1902)
2,500 career wins in US, Russia, France and Germany
Russian Revolution (1917) racetrack community free 200 horses on a 1,000 mile journey

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