Silvio Coucci
Title
Silvio Coucci
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This photographic portrait features jockey Silvio Coucci.
Coucci, a native New Yorker, was recruited to ride for Greentree Stable in 1932 after an impressive season at the Agua Caliente racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico.
In 1934, in a close contest that came down to the last day of racing, Maurice Peters claimed top jockey honors with five wins over Coucci. Coucci went on to hold the top earnings title in 1935, winning a tremendous $319,760. His notable victories that year include the Belmont Futurity Stakes, the Santa Anita Derby, and the Travers Stakes.
Coucci, a native New Yorker, was recruited to ride for Greentree Stable in 1932 after an impressive season at the Agua Caliente racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico.
In 1934, in a close contest that came down to the last day of racing, Maurice Peters claimed top jockey honors with five wins over Coucci. Coucci went on to hold the top earnings title in 1935, winning a tremendous $319,760. His notable victories that year include the Belmont Futurity Stakes, the Santa Anita Derby, and the Travers Stakes.
Creator
Charles Christian Cook
Rights
This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Format
black and white photograph
Type
still image
Original Format
acetate negative
Physical Dimensions
5" x 7"
Files
Collection
Citation
Charles Christian Cook, “Silvio Coucci,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 21, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/123.