John P. Loftus
Title
John P. Loftus
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This is a photographic portrait of jockey John P. "Johnny" Loftus. In 1919 he rode both Sir Barton to a Triple Crown sweep and Man o' War to victory.
Other notable wins include the Travers Stakes (1916), Hopeful Stakes (1913, 1919), Jerome Handicap (1916), Withers Stakes (1916, 1919), Toboggan Handicap (1916, 1919), Gazelle Handicap (1917), and the Kentucky Oaks (1917).
Loftus was inducted in the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 1959.
Other notable wins include the Travers Stakes (1916), Hopeful Stakes (1913, 1919), Jerome Handicap (1916), Withers Stakes (1916, 1919), Toboggan Handicap (1916, 1919), Gazelle Handicap (1917), and the Kentucky Oaks (1917).
Loftus was inducted in the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 1959.
Creator
Charles Christian Cook
Rights
These digital resources 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
glass plate negative
Files
Collection
Citation
Charles Christian Cook, “John P. Loftus,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 21, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/247.