Benjamin Jones
Title
Benjamin Jones
Subject
Photography of horse sports
Description
This photograph features Hall of Fame racehorse trainer Benjamin Jones on horseback.
He won his first Kentucky Derby with Lawrin in 1938 and was subsequently hired by Calumet Farm in 1939.
Jones trained for Calumet for over 20 years, training legends including Triple Crown winners Whirlaway and Citation. He was the leading money-winning trainer for four years (1941, 1943, 1944, and 1952).
Both Benjamin and his son, Jimmy are in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame.
He won his first Kentucky Derby with Lawrin in 1938 and was subsequently hired by Calumet Farm in 1939.
Jones trained for Calumet for over 20 years, training legends including Triple Crown winners Whirlaway and Citation. He was the leading money-winning trainer for four years (1941, 1943, 1944, and 1952).
Both Benjamin and his son, Jimmy are in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame.
Creator
Joel Clyne Meadors
Date
1944-04-18
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
Files
Collection
Citation
Joel Clyne Meadors, “Benjamin Jones,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 27, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/292.