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Rigan McKinney on Redshank at Belmont
This is a photograph of jockey Rigan McKinney up on Redshank in mid-jump at the Bridlespur Steeplechase Graded Handicap at Belmont in 1936.
McKinney claimed his first American Grand National victory in 1931 atop Green Cheese.
McKinney claimed his first American Grand National victory in 1931 atop Green Cheese.
Gordon Glisson at Belmont Park
This is a photograph of jockey Gordon P. Glisson.
Glisson, born in South Carolina, was named the country's leading rider in 1949 with 270 winning mounts. Notable wins include 1949's Santa Anita Derby with Old Rockport and in 1955's Hollywood…
Glisson, born in South Carolina, was named the country's leading rider in 1949 with 270 winning mounts. Notable wins include 1949's Santa Anita Derby with Old Rockport and in 1955's Hollywood…
Tags: Belmont Park, Gordon Glisson, jockeys
1951 Toboggan
This photograph pictured left to right features jockey Robert C. Bernhardt, Jacqueline Marguerite Doll-Schlumberger, Elsie Ogden Cryder Woodward and owner George Dunton Widener, Jr.
This photograph was taken at the the 1951 Toboggan Handicap at…
This photograph was taken at the the 1951 Toboggan Handicap at…
Sam Boulmetis
This photographic portrait features jockey Samuel "Sam" A. Boulmetis, Sr. in front of hanging silks at Belmont Park.
Boulmetis, Sr. was inducted in the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 1973. A few of his major wins include the Arlington Classic (1954,…
Boulmetis, Sr. was inducted in the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame in 1973. A few of his major wins include the Arlington Classic (1954,…
Tags: Belmont Park, jockeys, Samuel A. Boulmetis Sr., silks
Bill Boland
This photographic portrait features jockey William "Bill" Norris Boland in front of hanging silks. Boland is in King Ranch silks, and the photograph was taken at Belmont Park.
Boland rose to prominence after winning the 1950 Kentucky Derby and…
Boland rose to prominence after winning the 1950 Kentucky Derby and…
Tags: Belmont Park, jockeys, King Ranch, silks, William Norris Boland
Ted Atkinson
This photographic portrait features jockey Ted Atkinson.
Atkinson began riding professionally at the age of 21. He rode War Relic in an upset victory over the 1941 Triple Crown Winner Whirlaway in the Narragansett Special. That ride gained him…
Atkinson began riding professionally at the age of 21. He rode War Relic in an upset victory over the 1941 Triple Crown Winner Whirlaway in the Narragansett Special. That ride gained him…
Ismael Valenzuela
This is a photographic portrait of jockey Ismael "Milo" Valenzuela.
He rose to prominence aboard Tim Tam in a near Triple Crown victory in 1958. Valenzuela and Tim Tam swept the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes but finished second in the…
He rose to prominence aboard Tim Tam in a near Triple Crown victory in 1958. Valenzuela and Tim Tam swept the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes but finished second in the…
F.D. Adams on Neji at the Grand National Steeplechase Handicap
This photograph features jockey Frank David "Dooley" Adams on Neji at the 1955 Grand National Steeplechase Handicap at Belmont Park.
Neji was the prominent steeplechase contender of the late 1950s. He claimed three American Grand National wins and…
Neji was the prominent steeplechase contender of the late 1950s. He claimed three American Grand National wins and…
Maskette Stakes Trophy Presentation
This photograph captures a 1956 Maskette Stakes trophy presentation at Belmont Park. Pictured from from the left is trainer, Hirsch Jacobs, trainer of the winning horse, Searching, an unidentified man, jockey Conn McCreary in silks, Ethel D. Jacobs,…
Jerome Handicap Trophy Presentation
This photograph captures the 1961 Jerome Handicap trophy presentation at Belmont Park. On the far left is the winning horse's (Carry Back) trainer, Jack A. Price. Next to him is Hall of Fame jockey John Sellers in silks. Katherine L. Price, owner of…