Black Winning Jockeys in the Kentucky Derby

This work examines the presence of black jockeys in the Kentucky Derby, from the first instance of slaves working as stable hands and tending their masters' horses to the first black jockey to win the prestigious Kentucky Derby in 1875 and the continued participation of black jockeys in the Kentucky Derby. Black owners and trainers in the Kentucky Derby are also discussed. Three appendices list black winning jockeys, black trainers and black owners of Kentucky Derby horses.

List of contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments   

List of Illustrations   

Introduction   

Oliver Lewis (May 17, 1875)    

William Walker (May 22, 1877)    

James Carter (May 21, 1878)    

George Garrett Lewis (May 18, 1880)    

"Babe" Hurd (May 16, 1882)    

Erskine "Babe" Henderson (May 14, 1885)    

Isaac Lewis (May 11, 1887)    

Isaac Murphy (May 16, 1884; May 14, 1890; May 13, 1891)    

Alonzo Clayton (May 11, 1892)    

James Perkins (May 6, 1895)    

Willie Simms (May 6, 1896; May 4, 1898)    

James Winkfield (April 29, 1901; May 3, 1902)    

Conclusion    

Appendix A: Summary of Black Kentucky Derby Winners    

Appendix B: Black Owners of Kentucky Derby Horses    

Appendix C: Black Trainers of Kentucky Derby Horses    

Notes    

Bibliography    

Index<    

About the author

James Robert Saunders is a professor of English at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.Lifelong equestrian Monica Renae Saunders is a writer and researcher living in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Product details

• Authors: James Robert Saunders, Monica Renae Saunders, Saunders Monica Renae
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2002
• EAN: 9780786414024
• ISBN: 978-0-7864-1402-4
• No. of pages: 142
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 209 g
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; USA, History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / General, Horse Racing, United States of America, USA, History: specific events and topics, Black & Asian Studies, SPORTS & RECREATION / Animal Sports / Horse Racing, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General, Ethnic studies / Ethnicity